Memoirs of the Empress Eugenie V2

By Comte Fleury and Maurice Fleury

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Empress Eugenie V2 is a historical book written by Comte Fleury. The book is a detailed account of the life of Empress Eugenie, who was the wife of Napoleon III, the Emperor of France. The book is divided into two volumes, and in the second volume, Comte Fleury continues to chronicle the life of the Empress from the year 1867 to her exile in 1870.The book is filled with anecdotes and personal accounts of the Empress's life, including her childhood, her marriage to Napoleon III, her role in French politics, and her involvement in various social and cultural events. The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of France during the second half of the 19th century.Comte Fleury's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a unique perspective on the life of the Empress. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in French history, the lives of the ruling class, or the role of women in politics during the 19th century. Overall, Memoirs of the Empress Eugenie V2 is a captivating and informative read that is sure to delight history buffs and casual readers alike.1920. Memoirs of the last Empress of France. Compiled from statements, private documents and personal letters of the Empress Eugenie. From conversations of the Emperor Napoleon III and from family letters and papers of General Fleury, M. Franceschini Pietri, Prince Victor Napoleon and other members of the Court of the Second Empire. Contents: Origin of the Crimean War; The Italian War; The Second Empire and Italian Unity; The Mexican Expedition; The Polish Question; Napoleon on French Foreign Relations; Causes of the War of 1870; The Camp at Chalons, in 1870; The Sedan Tragedy; General Changarnier and the Second Empire; General Trochu in Paris; The Revolution of September 4, 1870; The Empress Escapes from Paris; The Emperor at Wilhelmshohe; and The Peace Negotiations of 1870. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 141791789X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162807962
• ISBN13: 9781162807966
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"