A sympathetic portrait of the Renaissance-era queen of France seeks to reveal her skills as a ruler in spite of her violent reputation, describing her suffering at the hands of Henry IV, the power politics that marked her rule, her talents as a strategist and conspirator, and the circumstances that led to the St. Bartholomew s Day Massacre. 35,000 first printing. synopsis may belong to another edition of this title.
Review: This intelligent and well-researched biography of her is a worthy testament to Catherine s formidable strength. CATHERINE DE MEDICI reveals Frieda, a first-time biographer, to be a writer of tremendous talent and skill (Amanda Foreman