Introduction
This is the beautiful and slightly sad love story of Princess Marie, known as ‘our beautiful princess’, and Maximilian, the sergeant of the Habsburg family, known as ‘the last knight of the Middle Ages’.
The ’marriage of the century’ between Princess Marie and Maximilian changed the fortunes of the Habsburgs, who at the time were the Holy Roman Emperors, but were broke and headstrong.
Actually, the term ’marriage of the century’ was used for the marriage of Princess Marie’s father, Charles the rash duke of Burgundy , and his third wife, Margaret of York, but there is no doubt that it was her marriage to Princess Marie of Burgundy that laid the foundations of the Habsburgs, later the greatest royal house in Europe. It seems to me that theirs was the ‘marriage of the century’.
The historical anecdote of Princess Marie and Maximilian, together with the story of Alicia and Cecilia, who were Princess Marie’s attendants, closest friends and like sisters, weave a tale that mixes historical fact and fiction.
A must-see for anyone who wants a peek into the world of brilliant medieval European princess tales, where royal bloodlines are intricately intertwined!
I could be happier to share with you, my readers, and the fascinating history of Europe during this period!
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