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Who was Marie Antoinette?

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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...

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Main Author: Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- (Author)
Other Authors: O'Brien, John, 1953- (Illustrator)
Format: Downloads eBook Books eBook
Language:English
Published: 2015.
Series:Who was-- ?
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Marie Antoinette, > Queen, consort of Louis XVI, King of France, > 1755-1793 > Juvenile nonfiction.
Queens > France > Biography > Juvenile.
Women > Biography > Juvenile.
France > History > Louis XVI, 1774-1793 > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Biographies > Juvenile.
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Who Was Marie Antoinette? On April 21, 1770, fifteen-year-old Marie Antoinette left home and traveled to France. She had always lived a royal life. Her parents were the emperor and empress of Austria. The young archduchess was leaving behind her beloved homeland. She was engaged to marry Louis Auguste, the future king of France. Marie Antoinette rode in a jeweled coach amid a parade of more than fifty other carriages. Hairdressers, chefs, and other attendants traveled with her for the two-and-a-half-week journey. Peasants cheered along the road between Vienna, Austria, and Strasbourg, France. They hoped to catch a glimpse of the young bride-to-be. Excerpted from Who Was Marie Antoinette? by Dana Meachen Rau All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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