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Marie Antoinette

Season 1
Marie Antoinette is known as the frivolous, callous queen who epitomized the decadence of the French monarchy and paid the ultimate price at the guillotine. But is this a fair assessment? This fascinating history documentary attempts to explode the myth of the vilified Queen of France. Drawing on original documents and contemporary analysis, a true picture of this controversial figure is revealed.
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  1. S1 E1 - Marie Antoinette
    December 10, 2002
    49min
    TV-14
    Marie Antoinette is known as the frivolous, callous queen who epitomized the decadence of the French monarchy and paid the ultimate price at the guillotine. But is this a fair assessment? This fascinating history documentary attempts to explode the myth of the vilified Queen of France. Drawing on original documents and contemporary analysis, a true picture of this controversial figure is revealed.
    Free trial of BBC Select

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English
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English [CC]
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