A Friend Of The Queen

""A Friend of the Queen: Marie Antoinette, Count de Fersen"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Paul Gaulot and originally published in 1893. The book tells the story of the relationship between Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France, and Count Axel de Fersen, a Swedish nobleman who was a close friend and confidant of the Queen during the tumultuous years leading up to the French Revolution. Gaulot draws on a range of sources, including letters and diaries, to paint a vivid picture of the friendship between the Queen and the Count, as well as the political and social context of their time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of Marie Antoinette and the French court, as well as the wider historical events that led to the downfall of the monarchy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the French Revolution, or the lives of historical figures such as Marie Antoinette and Count de Fersen.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.