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Reviewed on April 15, 2015 | Social Sciences
This engrossing, action-packed narrative immerses readers in a tumultuous period of European history. Prolific biographer Goldstone (The Lady Queen) turns her attention to France, focusing on the poisonous rivalry between the powerful Catherine de Medici and her daughter Marguerite. A true disciple of Machiavelli, to whom Goldstone frequently compares her, Catherine was the mother of three kings and two queens and ruled France as regent for almost three decades. Determined to see her sons advance and dedic...Log In or Sign Up to Read More