Marie Antoinette
What's Marie Antoinette About
A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of the last queen of France, Marie Antoinette.Marie Antoinette was born Archduchess of Austria and married Louis-Auguste, future King Louis XVI, when she was only 14 years old. At the age of 19, she became the last queen of France before the French Revolution in 1789. She was notorious for lavish spending, parties and gambling. Famously thought to have said Let them eat cake! Marie’s actions fueled the fury that brought about the French Revolution, and she remains an intriguing figure to this day. Pocket Bios are full of personality, introducing readers to fascinating figures from history with simple storytelling and cheerful illustrations. Titles include men and women from history, exploration, the sciences, the arts, the ancient world, and more.
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Al Berenger is the author of the colorfully illustrated Pocket Bios series–pocket-size picture book biographies of such historical figures as Albert Einstein, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, and Muhammed Ali among many others.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781250168825
- Publication Date
- March 19, 2019
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Original Publication Date
- March 19, 2019
- Page Count
- 32
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 7 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2018944880
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