Bibliograph

Catherine de' Medici, "the Black Queen", by Janie Havemeyer ; illustrated by Peter Malone

Type

Label

Catherine de' Medici, "the Black Queen", by Janie Havemeyer ; illustrated by Peter Malone

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraitsmapsillustrations

Index

no index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

09-13

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Catherine de' Medici

Oclc number

730403841

Responsibility statement

by Janie Havemeyer ; illustrated by Peter Malone

Series statement

The thinking girl's treasury of dastardly dames

Sub title

"the Black Queen"

Summary

Dubbed the "Black Queen" of France, Catherine de' Medici came from one of the most powerful families in 16th-century Europe and, marrying into the French Royal Court, led a precarious life. This look at that life details how Catherine, anxious to secure the power of her family, became the target of rumors about poisoning those who opposed her, was blamed for the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, and reportedly dabbled in the dark arts

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification