In this fascinating memoir, Queen Marguerite of Navarre recounts her eventful life at the French court during the late sixteenth century. She describes her troubled marriage to King Henry IV, her political intrigues and alliances, and her literary and cultural patronage, which earned her the nickname of 'Queen of the Huguenots'. With wit, charm, and intelligence, she offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods of French history. 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.