As a woman who lived in the 18th century , Marie Antoinette typifies the women in that era . Royal women at that time were seen as bargaining tokens . Marriages were not based on mutual love and respect , but took place to cement political alliances . Marie Antoinette 's life , from the very start , was dictated by duties and responsibilities that were beyond her control . Yet , at the very moment of her death , she exuded poise and courage worthy of a French queen...











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