Escucha y lee

Descubre un mundo infinito de historias

  • Lee y escucha todo lo que quieras
  • Más de 900 000 títulos
  • Títulos exclusivos + Storytel Originals
  • 7 días de prueba gratis, luego $7.99 /mes
  • Cancela cuando quieras
Suscríbete ahora
Copy of Device Banner Block 894x1036 3

Catherine De Medici: Intrigue and Power in 16th Century France: A Historical Fiction Masterpiece

Idioma
Inglés
Format
Categoría

Ficción

In "Catherine de Medici," Honor√© de Balzac presents a riveting historical narrative that intricately weaves the life of the Italian-born queen and the tumultuous landscape of 16th-century France. Balzac employs a rich, descriptive literary style that captures the political intrigue and emotional depth of his characters, all while navigating themes of power, ambition, and the complexities of royal life. This novel not only serves as a biographical account but also as a commentary on the societal structures of the time, revealing the often dark machinations behind the throne. Balzac, a pivotal figure in the French literary tradition, drew on his extensive studies of history and society to inform his work. Born into a modest family, he experienced the truth of social stratification firsthand, which undoubtedly influenced his exploration of class and power dynamics in his writings. His keen understanding of human nature and his fascination with the moral struggles of his characters contribute significantly to the depth of "Catherine de Medici," making it a compelling read for those interested in both history and literature. I highly recommend "Catherine de Medici" to readers who appreciate a profound exploration of historical figures through the lens of fiction. Balzac'Äôs insightful portrayal of one of history's most enigmatic queens offers not only a thrilling narrative but also an opportunity to reflect on the enduring themes of politics and legacy.

© 2019 Good Press (eBook): 4057664152527

Traductores: Katharine Prescott Wormeley

Fecha de lanzamiento

eBook: 20 de noviembre de 2019

Otros también disfrutaron...

  1. Elizabeth of Bohemia: A Novel about Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen David Elias
  2. Sex and the City of Ladies: Rewriting History with Cleopatra, Lucrezia Borgia and Catherine the Great Lisa Hilton
  3. Maria, or The Wrongs Of Woman Mary Wollstonecraft
  4. Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France Leonie Frieda
  5. An Autobiography Agatha Christie
  6. The Strangest Family: The Private Lives of George III, Queen Charlotte and the Hanoverians Janice Hadlow
  7. Vanity Fair William Makepeace Thackeray
  8. Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of The Oxford Translators' Revolution R. F. Kuang
  9. Eugenie Grandet Honoré de Balzac
  10. Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare
  11. A History of the World Andrew Marr
  12. The Mystery of Charles Dickens A.N. Wilson
  13. The Medici: Power, Money, and Ambition in the Italian Renaissance Paul Strathern
  14. The Soul of London Ford Madox Ford
  15. 1066: History in an Hour Kaye Jones
  16. The Renaissance: Studies in Art and Poetry Walter Pater
  17. The Borgias: Power and Depravity in Renaissance Italy Paul Strathern
  18. The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen and the King's Mother Philippa Gregory
  19. The Cognitive Challenge of War: Prussia 1806 Peter Paret
  20. Sevastopol Sketches Leo Tolstoy
  21. The Crusades: The Authoritative History of the War for the Holy Land Thomas Asbridge
  22. The Venetians: A New History: From Marco Polo to Casanova Paul Strathern
  23. Viking Britain: A History Thomas Williams
  24. Billy Summers Stephen King
  25. The World of Downton Abbey Jessica Fellowes
  26. English Literature in the Sixteenth Century (Excluding Drama) C. S. Lewis
  27. Elizabeth: Renaissance Prince Lisa Hilton
  28. Les Misérables Victor Hugo
  29. Mary Boleyn: The Great and Infamous Whore Alison Weir
  30. Catherine de' Medici Honoré de Balzac
  31. Medieval Europe Chris Wickham
  32. The Man Bram Stoker
  33. Powers and Thrones: A New History of the Middle Ages Dan Jones
  34. Great Ladies: The Forgotten Witnesses to the Lives of Tudor Queens Sylvia Barbara Soberton
  35. Josephine: A Life of the Empress Carolly Erickson
  36. Tyndale: The Man Who Gave God an English Voice David Teems
  37. The King's Assassin: The Fatal Affair of George Villiers and James I, now a major TV series Benjamin Woolley
  38. Divine Institutions: Religions and Community in the Middle Roman Republic Dan-el Padilla Peralta
  39. Early Christianity: An Enthralling Overview of Jesus, the Twelve Apostles, the Conversion of Constantine, and Other Events in Christian History Billy Wellman
  40. When Women Ruled the World: Six Queens of Egypt Kara Cooney
  41. The Last of the President's Men Bob Woodward
  42. How to Give: An Ancient Guide to Giving and Receiving Seneca
  43. The Civilization of the Middle Ages: A Completely Revised and Expanded Edition of Medieval History, the Life and Death of a Civilization Norman F. Cantor
  44. London: A History A.N. Wilson
  45. The Kidnapped Prime Minister: A Hercule Poirot Short Story Agatha Christie
  46. The Oxford Inklings: Lewis, Tolkien and Their Circle Colin Duriez
  47. History of Australia: A Captivating Guide to Australian History, Starting from the Aborigines Through the Dutch East India Company, James Cook, and World War II to the Present Captivating History
  48. Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East Michael B. Oren

Siempre con Storytel:

  • Acceso ilimitado

  • Modo sin conexión

  • Modo Infantil

  • Cancela en cualquier momento

Historias ilimitadas siempre
Oferta por tiempo limitado

Ilimitado

Para los que quieren escuchar y leer sin límites.

$7.99 /mes
  • 1 cuenta

  • Acceso ilimitado

  • Escucha y lee los títulos que quieras

  • Modo sin conexión + Modo Infantil

  • Cancela en cualquier momento

Pruébalo ahora