Who Was Marie Antoinette?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Marie Antoinette?

Written by Dana Meachen Rau and Who HQ · Illustrated by John O'Brien

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A queen's extravagance ignites revolution, leading to her dramatic downfall.

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112 pages· 7,535 words· Est. 1 hour read· 850L
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Marie Antoinette, a young queen of France, indulges in opulence amidst a nation in turmoil. Her lavish lifestyle and controversial decisions spark outrage among the impoverished masses, fueling the flames of revolution. As tensions rise, the question looms: is she a victim of circumstance or the architect of her own demise? Discover the captivating tale of a royal life turned tragic, where luxury meets its ultimate price.

From the publisher

From the palaces of Austria to the mirrored halls of Versailles, Marie Antoinette led a charmed life. She was born into royalty in 1755 and married the future king of France at age 15. By 21 she ascended to the throne and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle of masquerade balls, sky-high wigs, and extravagant food. But her taste for excess ruffled many feathers. The poor people of France blamed Marie Antoinette for their poverty. Her spending helped incite the French Revolution. And after much public outcry, in 1793 she quite literally lost her head because of it. Whether she was blameless or guilty is debatable, but Marie Antoinette remains woven into the fabric of history and popular culture.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,535
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
850L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~T
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
177166
Publication
Published
October 6, 2015
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448483108

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