This fascinating collection of letters offers a unique window into the life of Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated queen of France, and the political and social world of pre-revolutionary Europe. Written by her trusted confidant, the Austrian ambassador to France, these letters provide intimate details of Marie Antoinette's personal and public life, as well as insights into the complex web of diplomatic relations that governed European politics in the 18th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.