A Cheat Sheet for Lazy History Lovers – 3. Kings and Queens of France, 1498–1848
12 hrs. 17 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Alexandra Marinina
Author
Alexandra Marinina
Narrator
Igor Knyazev
Narrator
Igor Knyazev
Description
A new book by Aleksandra Marinina tells the story of the French kings from Louis XII to Louis-Philippe I. With humor, the book describes brilliant kings, audacious queens, elegant countesses-in-waiting, and bold musketeers. The author covers the kings’ lives and shortcomings, their talents, hopes, and dreams.
The book also tells how Catherine de’ Medici became a politician and poisoner, Richelieu and his relationship with King Louis XIII, the peculiarities of the Sun King’s appearance and personal life, and also famous romantic affairs of Henry IV. The author encourages readers not to treat the book as a textbook and to look for mistakes in it—because that will help them learn more and get positive emotions.
The book also tells how Catherine de’ Medici became a politician and poisoner, Richelieu and his relationship with King Louis XIII, the peculiarities of the Sun King’s appearance and personal life, and also famous romantic affairs of Henry IV. The author encourages readers not to treat the book as a textbook and to look for mistakes in it—because that will help them learn more and get positive emotions.
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