The reign of Louis XVI, which ended with the guillotining of Louis and his wife, Marie Antoinette, in 1793, is a dramatic and crucial part of French history. This book presents the first complete and authoritative biography of Louis XVI, a poignant tale that recounts how the King's stature grew as his power declined.
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John Hardman je předním světovým odborníkem na Francouzskou revoluci a autorem několika uznávaných knih na toto téma. Dříve působil jako lektor moderních dějin na Univerzitě v Edinburghu. Jeho práce se ponořuje do složitosti tohoto klíčového období a nabízí hluboký vhled do jeho příčin, průběhu a důsledků. Čtenáři ocení jeho schopnost oživit historii s bohatými detaily a pronikavou analýzou.






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