Marie Antoinette: A Royal Under Siege

This chapter examines the turbulent political landscape facing Marie Antoinette and the royal family amid the rising revolutionary fervor in France. It highlights her struggles with personal loss and the increasingly hostile environment as they transition from opulence to danger, culminating in their forced move to the Tuileries Palace. The narrative underscores the disconnection between the royal court's sheltered life and the chaos erupting outside, portraying the profound challenges of survival for the monarchy.