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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Was Marie Antoinette?
By Dana Meachen Rau, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A queen's extravagance ignites revolution, leading to her dramatic downfall.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 922 ratings
112 pages· 7,535 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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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The fine print
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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