France’s beleaguered queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous “Let them eat cake,” was the subject of ridicule and curiosity even before her death; she has since been the object of debate and speculation and the fascination so often accorded tragic figures in history. BY ANTONIA FRASER COPYRIGHT PAGE FOR HAROLD THE FIRST READER AUTHOR’S NOTE Et in Arcadia Ego: even in Arcadia death is lurking.

As to Donalda Peters narration- I had no problem listening to her and do not think her voice detracts from the story at all. Antonia Fraser’s lavish and engaging portrait of Marie Antoinette, one of the most recognizable women in European history, excites compassion and regard for all aspects of her subject, immersing the reader not only in the coming-of-age of a graceful woman, buaimedt also in the unraveling of an era.

By: Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2012. Davina Porter, By: This caused quite a problem. | ISBN 9781400033287 I prefer histories that try to stir up an argument or some kind of engagement with the reader. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Sadly,after a while even though I am a quick reader, I did find it got a bit boring with the intricate development of all the political characters and course of events. Where does Marie Antoinette rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The details and historical accounts about Marie Antoinette are very interesting, and of course, cleared up a lot of confusion that I had when watching the historically inaccurate movie.

"The portrait is drawn delicately, with pleasant touches of humor...Fraser's approach is controlled and thoughtful."

While at times it was difficult to keep all the characters straight since they had multiple names/titles, I found that the overall narrative was compelling.

The book was factual but had a tender touch as well. She was convicted of treason.

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Brilliantly written, Marie Antoinette is a work of impeccable scholarship. There is nothing like reading a history or biography book and being so completely transported to another time and place that you find... Brilliantly written, a work of impeccable scholarship. Antonia Fraser was made DBE in 2011 for her services to literature.

I was also very satisfied with Donada Peters' narration, especially after reading such critical reviews from others.

This is an interesting and extremely readable biography of the late Queen. Poor Marie Antoinette. By:

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manages to turn this spoiled, not-too-bright princess into a likable character.Pretty Marie was raised to further the Hapsburg family’s political ambitions, as defined by her dominating mother, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria-Hungary.

Frasier packs in gossipy details that keep this from being a dry read. In this fascinating book she sheds light on the scheming, backstabbing and brutality that plagued England after Henry VIII’s death.

• Hazel Mills is a fellow of Girton College, Cambridge, Hazel Mills sees Marie Antoinette rehabilitated in Antonia Fraser's biography that shows her to be not simply a queen with a penchant for jewel-encrusted gowns, but a diplomatic pawn. These all happened at the height of the French Revolution (1789-1799). France’s iconic queen, Marie Antoinette, wrongly accused of uttering the infamous "Let them eat cake," was alternately revered and reviled during her lifetime. Fraser is one of the most highly respected and best-selling biographers of our time, and it's easy to see why in this enlightening glimpse into the turbulent France of the 1770s." Robert K. Massie, Narrated by:

It would have been, after all, "human nature" for the queen to have succumbed. Antonia Fraser is the author of many widely acclaimed historical works, including the biographies Mary, Queen of Scots (a 40th anniversary edition was published in May 2009), Cromwell: Our Chief of Men, King Charles II and The Gunpowder Plot (CWA Non-Fiction Gold Dagger; St Louis Literary Award).

Its just that fantastic!

Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser 2006-09-19: Amazon.ca: Antonia Fraser: Books. Leonie Frieda. Sarah Le Fevre, By:

Never before has the life of Marie Antoinette been told so intimately and with such authority as in Antonia Fraser's newest work, Marie Antoinette: The Journey.Famously known as the eighteenth-century French queen whose excesses have become legend, Marie Antoinette was blamed for instigating the French Revolution. By:

Entertaining and different, this is an enjoyable study of a flawed yet characterful Prince of Wales seen through the eyes of the women in his life.

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