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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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Customers find the book engaging and easy to read. They appreciate the well-researched information and detailed overview of the historical figure’s life. The story is described as captivating and almost like a novel. Readers describe Catherine as a powerful woman with great strength and courage. The color illustrations clearly depict her unstable wartime environment and family trees.
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