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Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

Caroline Weber
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Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Caroline Weber

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

412

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 18th century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber explores how Marie Antoinette's fashion choices influenced and reflected the tumultuous political landscape of her time. The book examines her use of clothing as a form of expression and power, highlighting its impact on her public image and the revolutionary sentiments of the era.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Fantastical

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,804 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Caroline Weber's Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution is praised for its insightful analysis of fashion as a political tool. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative about Marie Antoinette's life. Criticisms include dense academic prose and occasionally repetitive arguments. Overall, it's a compelling read for history and fashion enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution?

Readers interested in Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution by Caroline Weber typically enjoy historical fashion, French history, and biographies. Fans of Antonia Fraser's Marie Antoinette: The Journey and Amanda Foreman's Georgiana: Duchess of Devonshire would likely appreciate this book's unique blend of history and fashion analysis.

4.4

3,804 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

412

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 18th century

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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