The Court of the Empress Josephine

By Imbert de Saint-Amand

Book Overview

The Court of the Empress Josephine is a historical book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand. The book is a detailed account of the life of Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book covers the period from Josephine's early life to her marriage to Napoleon, and her reign as Empress of France. The author provides a vivid description of the court of Josephine, the people who surrounded her, and the events that shaped her life. The book also covers the political and social climate of the time, including the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Josephine's personal letters and diaries, to provide an intimate portrait of this fascinating historical figure. The Court of the Empress Josephine is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the Napoleonic era, or the life of Empress Josephine.1898. This exquisite book gives the history of Empress Josephine Bonaparte, wife to Napoleon. The story starts at the beginning of the Empire that Napoleon fought to rule, takes us through the coronation, on a journey in Italy, to the marriage of Prince Eugene, all the way to the end of 1807. We are present at the death of Young Napoleon, and the end of the war. We see the court at Fontainebleau and meet Pope Pius VII, as well as a myriad of other historical figures.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: 1162618434
• ISBN13: 9781162618432
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"