![]() ![]() While the overall story is true, many of the smaller details are fictionalized and. Kathryn Lasky, the author of today’s book, has stated: I could fill in gaps that history books and primary sources might leave out. ![]() Through the pages of her diary, Marie captures the isolation, the lavish parties and gowns, her struggle to find her place, and the years leading up her ascendance of the throne. marie antoinette princess of versailles austria france 1769 the royal diaries kindle edition by lasky kathryn download it once and read it on your kindle. I should note that this is indeed a fictionalized account of Marie Antoinette’s life with many historical inaccuracies. ![]() But as she lives a luxurious life inside the palace gates, out on the streets the people of France face hunger and poverty. The future of Austria and France falls upon her shoulders. Opinionated and headstrong Marie Antoinette must find a way to fit in at the royal court, and get along with her fiancé. ![]() Things become more difficult for her when she is separated from her family and sent to the court of Versailles to meet her future husband. To prepare the princess for becoming queen, she must be trained to write, read, speak French, dress, act. To forge an incredibly powerful political alliance, thirteen-year-old Marie Antoinette of Austria is betrothed to Dauphin Louis Auguste, who will one day be the king of France. Lasky has done an excellent job of creating a very human character in the young Marie Antoinette-one whom young readers will want to learn more about. Newbery Honor author Kathryn Lasky's MARIE ANTOINETTE is back in print with a gorgeous new package! ![]()
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