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Marie Antoinette'S Head: The Royal Hairdresser, The Queen, And The Revolution
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Marie Antoinette Has Remained Atop The Popular Cultural Landscape For Centuries For The Daring In Style And Fashion That She Brought To 18Th Century France. For The Better Part Of The Queens Reign, One Man Was Entrusted With The Sole Responsibility Of Ensuring That Her Coiffure Was At Its Most Ostentatious Best. Who Was This Minister Of Fashion Who Wielded Such Tremendous Influence Over The Queens Affairs?Winner Of The Adele Mellen Prize For Distinguished Scholarship, Marie Antoinettes Head: The Royal Hairdresser, The Queen, And The Revolution Charts The Rise Of Leonard Autie From Humble Origins As A Country Barber In The South Of France To The Inventor Of The Pouf And Premier Hairdresser To Queen Marieantoinette. By Unearthing A Variety Of Sources From The 18Th And 19Th Centuries, Including Memoirs (Including Lonards Own), Court Documents, And Archived Periodicals The Author, French History Professor And Expert Will Bashor, Tells Auties Mostly Unknown Story. Bashor Chronicles Leonards Story, The Role He Played In The Life Of His Most Famous Client, And The Chaotic And Historymaking World In Which He Rose To Prominence. Besides His Proximity To The Queen, Leonard Also Had A Most Fascinating Life Filled With Sex (He Was The Only Man In A Female Dominated Court), Seduction, Intrigue, Espionage, Theft, Exile, Treason, And Possibly, Execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Marie Antoinette's Head'? A: 'Marie Antoinette's Head' focuses on the life of Leonard Autie, the royal hairdresser to Queen Marie Antoinette, detailing his rise from a humble barber to a significant figure in 18th century France.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Marie Antoinette's Head'? A: The book is authored by Will Bashor, a French History professor and expert.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Marie Antoinette's Head' was published on October 16, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does 'Marie Antoinette's Head' contain? A: The book consists of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Marie Antoinette's Head' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or is it a standalone edition? A: This book is listed as a first edition and does not indicate being part of a series.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Marie Antoinette's Head'? A: The book explores themes of fashion, power dynamics at court, and the impact of personal relationships on historical events.
- Q: Does the book include historical sources or references? A: Yes, it includes a variety of historical sources from the 18th and 19th centuries, such as memoirs, court documents, and archived periodicals.
- Q: What recognition has 'Marie Antoinette's Head' received? A: It won the Adele Mellen Prize for Distinguished Scholarship.
- Q: What can readers expect from the author's perspective in this book? A: Readers can expect an insightful and scholarly perspective from Will Bashor, who provides a detailed narrative of Leonard Autie's life and his influential role in the queen's court.