The Last Queen: The Life and Death of Marie Antoinette
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The provided text details the life of Marie Antoinette, the final queen of France prior to the French Revolution. Born as an Austrian archduchess, she married the future Louis XVI to solidify a European alliance before ascending the throne in 1774. Her reign was defined by lavish spending, political scandals like the Diamond Necklace affair, and a sharp decline in public favor as she was blamed for the nation’s financial crisis. Following the outbreak of the revolution and a failed attempt to escape the country, the monarchy was abolished and the royal family was imprisoned. Marie Antoinette was eventually convicted of high treason and died by guillotine in 1793. Today, she remains a complex historical figure, frequently associated with extravagant fashion and the dramatic collapse of the Ancien Régime.