Die Konigin Horstense, Volumes 1-2 [German]

By Joseph Turquan

Die K nigin Hortense is a meticulously researched biography of Queen Hortense of Holland, mother of Napoleon III, written by Joseph Turquan. This two-volume work delves into her life, from her birth in Paris to her reign as Queen of Holland and her later years in exile. Turquan paints a vivid portrait of Hortense, exploring her complex personality, her relationships with key historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte, and her role in the tumultuous events of 19th-century Europe.

Volume 1 covers her early life and rise to prominence, while Volume 2 explores her time as Queen and subsequent exile. Readers interested in French history, the Napoleonic era, and the lives of European royalty will find this detailed biography fascinating. Originally published in 1897, this historical work offers invaluable insights into the life of a remarkable woman and the era in which she lived.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 1144805376
• ISBN13: 9781144805379
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.7"