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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical account of the notorious intrigue surrounding an expensive diamond necklace and its fraudulent sale to Marie Antoinette, the queen of France. The scandal rocked the French court and contributed to the growing unpopularity of the monarchy. The author meticulously investigates the events leading up to and following the affair, exploring the political and social climate of 18th century France, and shedding light on the characters involved in this infamous episode. The book delves into the complexities of the French court, where opulence and extravagance often masked a world of secret alliances and rivalries. The author pieces together the motivations and actions of key figures, including Marie Antoinette, the Cardinal de Rohan, and Jeanne de la Motte, the adventuress at the center of the scandal. Beyond the captivating narrative, this book offers insights into the nature of truth and deception, the power of rumor and innuendo, and the fragility of reputation. It is a tale of ambition, greed, and the consequences of misplaced trust, reminding us of the enduring relevance of these themes in any era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780366626687_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780366626687
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780366626687
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)