Poisoner, despot, necromancer -- the dark legend of Catherine de Medici is centuries old. In this critically hailed biography, Leonie Frieda reclaims the story of this unjustly maligned queen to reveal a skilled ruler battling extraordinary political and personal odds -- from a troubled childhood in Florence to her marriage to Henry, son of King Francis I of France; from her transformation of French culture to her fight to protect her throne and her sons' birthright. Based on thousands of private letters, it is a remarkable account of one of the most influential women ever to wear a crown.
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“”Riveting and dramatic . . . there is no mistaking the abiding pleasure of this book.” (Washington Times )
“Vivid and entertaining...a convincing human portrait against the backdrop of a brutal age.” (Wall Street Journal )
“A carefully nuanced portrait…[Leonie Frieda] achieves remarkable balance as she freshly interprets Catherine…a revealing biography.” (Booklist ) 作者简介
Swedish by birth, Leonie Frieda speaks five languages. This is her first book. She lives in London with her daughter and son.
| 出版社 | Harper Perennial |
|---|---|
| 作者 | Leonie Frieda |