A Friend Of Marie-Antoinette

""A Friend of Marie-Antoinette: Lady Atkyns"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Frederic Barbey and published in 1906. The book tells the story of Lady Atkyns, a close friend of Marie-Antoinette, the Queen of France during the French Revolution. Lady Atkyns was an Englishwoman who lived in Paris during the 18th century and was a part of the royal court. The book describes her life and her relationship with the Queen, including their shared love for fashion and the arts. The author also provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of France during that time, including the events leading up to the French Revolution and the subsequent execution of Marie-Antoinette. The book is a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most iconic figures in French history and the people who surrounded her during her reign.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.