Description

The Flight of Marie Antoinette is a historical non-fiction book written by G. Lenotre and originally published in 1913. The book focuses on the dramatic escape of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, from the Tuileries Palace in Paris during the French Revolution in 1791. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the queen's escape, including the political climate in France at the time, the tensions between the monarchy and the revolutionaries, and the queen's own personal struggles. Lenotre also explores the logistics of the escape itself, including the planning and execution of the plan, the disguises used by the queen and her companions, and the various obstacles they faced along the way.Throughout the book, Lenotre draws on a wide range of historical sources, including memoirs, letters, and official documents, to provide a vivid and engaging account of one of the most dramatic moments in French history. The Flight of Marie Antoinette is a fascinating read for anyone interested in French history, the French Revolution, or the life of Marie Antoinette herself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.