Bücher von Marguerite de Valois

The Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Volume 3 is a historical book that recounts the life of Marguerite de Valois, a French princess who lived during the 16th century. This volume is part of a series of memoirs written by Marguerite herself, detailing her experiences as a member of the royal family during a tumultuous period in French history. In this particular volume, Marguerite continues to recount her life story, focusing on her time as a prisoner in the Chateau of Usson. She describes the harsh conditions she endured during her captivity and the various attempts she made to escape. Marguerite also reflects on her relationships with her family members, including her brother, King Henry III, and her husband, King Henry IV. Throughout the book, Marguerite provides a unique perspective on the political and social events of the time, including the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre and the Wars of Religion. Her memoirs offer a fascinating insight into the life of a powerful woman during a pivotal period in French history. Overall, The Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Volume 3 is a compelling read for anyone interested in history, royalty, or the experiences of women in the past.(The additional work here is the history of the House of Valois from its earliest days.)This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

These Letters first appeared in French, in 1628, just thirteen years after the death of their witty and beautiful authoress, who, whether as the wife for many years of the great Henri of France, or on account of her own charms and accomplishments, has always been the subject of romantic interest. The letters contain many particulars of her life, together with many anecdotes hitherto unknown or forgotten, told with a saucy vivacity which is charming, and an air vividly recalling the sprightly, arch demeanour, and black, sparkling eyes of the fair Queen of Navarre. She died in 1615, aged sixty-three. These letters contain the secret history of the Court of France during the seventeen eventful years 1565-82. The events of the seventeen years referred to are of surpassing interest, including, as they do, the Massacre of St. Bartholomew, the formation of the League, the Peace of Sens, and an account of the religious struggles which agitated that period. They, besides, afford an instructive insight into royal life at the close of the sixteenth century, the modes of traveling then in vogue, the manners and customs of the time, and a picturesque account of the city of LiPge and its sovereign bishop.