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Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of Marie-Antoinette in next to no time with this concise guide.
50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and reign of Marie-Antoinette. In 1789, a bloody revolution broke out in France, and four years later the king and queen were executed. A range of factors led to this shocking outcome, from Marie-Antoinette's perceived frivolity and disloyalty to France to the role of an increasingly powerful and hostile press. Marie-Antoinette is one of the iconic figures of French history and continues to fascinate and divide opinion even today.
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Learn about Marie-Antoinette's upbringing in Austria and her marriage to Louis XVI of France
Evaluate her behaviour as dauphine and queen of France, which gave her a reputation for carelessness and frivolity
Analyse how her reputation and reaction to the events of the French Revolution led to her unpopularity and downfall
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50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of the life and reign of Marie-Antoinette. In 1789, a bloody revolution broke out in France, and four years later the king and queen were executed. A range of factors led to this shocking outcome, from Marie-Antoinette's perceived frivolity and disloyalty to France to the role of an increasingly powerful and hostile press. Marie-Antoinette is one of the iconic figures of French history and continues to fascinate and divide opinion even today.
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ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM | History & Culture
50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.
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