{"title":"Alexandre Maral","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to Alexandre Maral, a distinguished author whose work seamlessly blends historical detail with engaging narrative. Renowned for his expertise in French history, Maral offers readers an insightful look into the fascinating lives of historical figures, particularly from the 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eMarie-Antoinette\u003c\/em\u003e, a biography that delves deeply into the life of the iconic French queen. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Maral captures the opulence and complexity of the era, offering a nuanced portrait of a woman often remembered only by her tragic end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore Alexandre Maral's work, you will discover a trove of historical knowledge laced with engaging narratives, perfect for anyone intrigued by the human stories behind history's grand events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marie-antoinette-by-helene-delalex-9781606064832","title":"Marie-Antoinette","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarie-Antoinette\u003c\/i\u003e (1755–1793) continues to fascinate historians, writers, and filmmakers more than two centuries after her death. She became a symbol of the excesses of France’s aristocracy in the eighteenth century that helped pave the way to the dissolution of the country’s monarchy. The great material privileges she enjoyed and her glamorous role as an arbiter of fashion and a patron of the arts in the French court, set against her tragic death on the scaffold, still spark the popular imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gorgeously illustrated volume, the authors find a fresh and nuanced approach to \u003ci\u003eMarie-Antoinette\u003c\/i\u003e’s much-told story through the objects and locations that made up the fabric of her world. They trace the major events of her life, from her upbringing in Vienna as the archduchess of Austria, to her ascension to the French throne, to her execution at the hands of the revolutionary tribunal. The exquisite objects that populated Marie-Antoinette’s rarefied surroundings—beautiful gowns, gilt-mounted furniture, chinoiserie porcelains, and opulent tableware—are depicted. But so too are possessions representing her personal pursuits and private world, including her sewing kit, her harp, her children’s toys, and even the simple cotton chemise she wore as a condemned prisoner. The narrative is sprinkled with excerpts from her correspondence, which offer a glimpse into her personality and daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually rich and engaging, \u003ci\u003eMarie-Antoinette\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fascinating look at the multifaceted life of France’s last, ill-fated queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855807172844,"sku":"9781606064832","price":107.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/22753713482759.jpg?v=1759278607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexandre-maral.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}