Bøker av Lillian C Smythe

The Guardian of Marie Antoinette is a collection of letters from the Austrian ambassador to the court of Versailles to Empress Marie Therese. The letters provide an intimate portrait of Marie Antoinette and insight into the political intrigues of the time. With meticulous scholarship and engrossing narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France and the life of Marie Antoinette.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This fascinating collection of letters offers a unique window into the life of Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated queen of France, and the political and social world of pre-revolutionary Europe. Written by her trusted confidant, the Austrian ambassador to France, these letters provide intimate details of Marie Antoinette's personal and public life, as well as insights into the complex web of diplomatic relations that governed European politics in the 18th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is the first of two volumes of the Letters from the Comte de Mery-Argenteau, Austrian Ambassador to the Court of Versailles, to Marie Therese, Empress of Austria, 1770-1780.Lillian C. Smythe was a historian and author known for her works on European royalty and historical figures, particularly from the French Revolution era. She is recognized for her detailed research and engaging narrative style, often focusing on the personal lives and struggles of prominent historical women. Smythe's works aimed to provide a more intimate look at the figures behind major historical events, making complex history accessible to a broader audience.