The Life of Marie de Medicis, Queen of France [Paperback]

First published in 1852, this is a three-volume biography of Marie de Medicis, Queen and subsequently Regent of France.Originally published in 1852, this three-volume work narrates the life of Marie de Medicis, second wife of King Henry IV of France, and subsequently Regent for her son Louis XIII. The final book describes events from Louis assertion of royal authority to Maries death in 1642.Originally published in 1852, this three-volume work narrates the life of Marie de Medicis, second wife of King Henry IV of France, and subsequently Regent for her son Louis XIII. The final book describes events from Louis assertion of royal authority to Maries death in 1642.This three-volume work by Julia Pardoe, the author of other books on French royalty, was originally published in 1852. In astonishing detail the books describe the colourful and controversial life of Marie de Medicis, who in 1600 married Henry IV of France after his marriage to Marguerite de Valois had been annulled to make way for this dynastic alliance. The consort's life both before and after her marriage was one of flamboyant living and political intrigue. The work is a complex biography, full of information on every detail of a remarkable life at the centre of European politics. Each volume is illustrated and annotated with references to original documents. This last volume describes events including Louis' assertion of royal authority, the rise to power and influence of Cardinal Richelieu, and finally Marie's death in 1642. For more information on this author, see http://orlando.cambridge.org/public/svPeople?person_id=pardju9. 1617. The royal forces march against the insurgent princes; 10. 1617. The Count de la P?na; Book III. Marie de Medicis as Exile: 1. 1618. De Luynes resolves to compel the Queen-mother to remain at Blois; 2. 1619. The Duke d'Epernon leaves Metz; 3. 1620. Louis XIII creates several Knights of the Holy Ghost without references to the wishes of his mother; 4. 162124. Attempt to lÃ#