The Life Of The Empress Josephine: First Wife Of Napoleon (1854)

By Phineas Camp Headley

Book Overview

""The Life Of The Empress Josephine: First Wife Of Napoleon"" is a historical biography written by Phineas Camp Headley and published in 1854. The book chronicles the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, from her childhood in Martinique to her rise as a prominent socialite in Paris and her marriage to Napoleon. The book explores Josephine's personal life, including her struggles with infertility and her numerous affairs, as well as her political influence as Empress of France. Headley also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing insight into the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.Through extensive research and analysis, Headley paints a vivid portrait of Josephine as a complex and fascinating figure in history. He draws on primary sources such as letters and diaries, as well as interviews with those who knew her personally, to provide a comprehensive account of her life and legacy.Overall, ""The Life Of The Empress Josephine: First Wife Of Napoleon"" is a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of France or the lives of powerful women throughout history.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: 1104396408
• ISBN13: 9781104396404
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"