Life Of The Empress Josephine: Wife Of Napoleon I (1870)

""Life of the Empress Josephine: Wife of Napoleon I"" is a historical biography written by Cecil B. Hartley in 1870. The book explores the life of Josephine Bonaparte, who was the wife of the famous French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The author provides an in-depth look at Josephine's early life, her marriage to Napoleon, and her role as Empress of France.The book begins with Josephine's childhood in the Caribbean and her marriage to Alexandre de Beauharnais. It then follows her journey to France and her eventual meeting with Napoleon, who was immediately smitten with her. The author delves into their tumultuous relationship, which was plagued by infidelity and political turmoil. Despite these challenges, Josephine remained a beloved figure in France and played an important role in the empire.Throughout the book, Hartley provides a detailed account of Josephine's life, including her fashion, hobbies, and relationships with other historical figures. He also explores the political and social climate of France during the Napoleonic era, providing context for Josephine's experiences.Overall, ""Life of the Empress Josephine: Wife of Napoleon I"" is a fascinating historical biography that sheds light on one of the most intriguing figures of the 19th century. The book offers a unique perspective on the life of a powerful woman in a male-dominated society, and provides insight into the complex relationship between Josephine and Napoleon.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.