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Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 3

By Queen Marguerite

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of kings and queens, discover the drama and battles for power that shaped a nation.

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2004-12-02
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"Memoirs of Marguerite de Valois, Queen of Navarre — Volume 3" by Marguerite is a historical recount that likely took place in the late 1800s. The story looks into the complex history of the House of Valois. It explores the important events and people who shaped the French and Navarre kingdoms from centuries ago. The memoir combines court mysteries with political schemes, taking a better look at the family tree and fights that formed France during hard times. The story begins by exploring the family line of Charles, Comte de Valois, and the effects of succession rules when Charles IV had a daughter. It talks about the choices and rivalries that led to Philip of Valois becoming king, giving insight into power struggles, wars with England, and the problems of ruling a monarchy during feudal times. The story shows the difficult experiences that rulers and their people had, focusing on ambition, arguments, and political moves between groups fighting for control, setting up the historical events that would occur in the kingdom of France.

About the Author

Margaret of Valois, popularly known as La Reine Margot, was a French princess of the Valois dynasty who became Queen of Navarre by marriage to Henry III of Navarre and then also Queen of France at her husband's 1589 accession to the latter throne as Henry IV.

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