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Marie Antoinette

By: Antonia Fraser
Narrated by: Eleanor Bron
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Marie Antoinette's dramatic life-story continues to arouse mixed emotions. To many people, she is still 'la reine mechante', whose extravagance and frivolity helped to bring down the French monarchy; her indifference to popular suffering epitomised by the (apocryphal) words: 'let them eat cake'. Others are equally passionate in her defence: to them, she is a victim of misogyny.

In this biography Antonia Fraser examines her influence over the king, Louis XVI, the accusations and sexual slurs made against her, her patronage of the arts which enhanced French cultural life, her imprisonment, the death threats made against her, rumours of lesbian affairs, her trial (during which her young son was forced to testify to sexual abuse by his mother) and her eventual execution by guillotine in 1793.

©2002 Antonia Fraser (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Europe France Historical Politicians Politics & Activism Royalty Women Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Inspiring Funny French Revolution Middle Ages
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This biography charts the life of Marie Antoinette from her noble birth, through marriage and eventual demise. I believe it is a more sympathetic reading of her life than others have given. It has plenty of detail about her life and the life of the court and gives a well rounded impression of this sad queen of France.

A wronged woman?

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Well written, researched and narrated account. The author is definitely a fan of the Queen and rightly so. The focus is tightly on the Queen and the detail
Of her life. I would have liked to know more about what was going on in France that brought about the revolution

Detailed account of a tragic queen

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A balanced biography of profound historical value for those that can appreciate the gravitas of unlocking the veracity of tumultuous past events!

Superb work by Ms Fraser

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Some translations and explanation Would be appreciated. Unlike the printed version it’s difficult to constantly pause and research the French quotes.

Foot notes please.

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The reader is quite good and the speed and tone are just right. The writing itself is easy to follow while listening. The author has a clear and elegant prose style, while giving a nuanced portrait of the woman and her environment. The unknown points are well argued, and the known points are reported in a thoughful and intelligent way

Thoroughly entertaining, well researched and good performance

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