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Queen of Fashion: What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

by Caroline Weber · 2007 · 448 pages

Sheryl Sandberg
Sheryl Sandberg
Recommended by 1 elite

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About This Book

An academic yet accessible study of Marie Antoinette's life through the lens of her clothing and fashion choices. The book argues that the queen used dress as a political tool to assert autonomy and power, which ultimately contributed to her public downfall.

Book Details

Published

2007

Pages

448

Language

en

ISBN

9780312427344

Awards & Recognition

New York Times Notable BookWashington Post Best Book of the Year

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