In the Shadow of the Empress: The Defiant Lives of Maria Theresa, Mother of Marie Antoinette, and Her Daughters by Nancy Goldstone

In the Shadow of the Empress: The Defiant Lives of Maria Theresa, Mother of Marie Antoinette, and Her Daughters

Nancy Goldstone

624 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

nonfiction biography history informative reflective slow-paced

Description

The vibrant, sprawling saga of Empress Maria Theresa, one of the most renowned women rulers in history, and three of her extraordinary daughters: elegant and artistic Maria Christina, Duchess of Teschen; Maria Carolina, courageous queen of Naples;...

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informative 100%
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tense 26%
challenging 21%
emotional 15%
reflective 15%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 5%

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fast 9%

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