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The Life and Letters of Madame Bonaparte

The Life and Letters of Madame Bonaparte

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ISBN10: 1162644915
ISBN13: 9781162644912
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 282
Weight: 0.84
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Letters of Madame Bonaparte is a biographical book written by Eugene L. Didier. The book details the life of Madame Bonaparte, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte's younger brother, Jerome Bonaparte. The author explores her early life, her marriage to Jerome, and her experiences as a member of the Bonaparte family. The book also contains letters written by Madame Bonaparte to her family and friends, providing insight into her thoughts and feelings during important events in her life. The book offers a unique perspective on the Bonaparte family and the French Empire during the early 19th century. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, or the lives of influential women.1879. The history of Elizabeth Patterson, who became by her marriage with Jerome Bonaparte the sister-in-law of the Emperor Napoleon and the half-dozen kings and queens whom the French Caesar placed upon the thrones of Europe, as told through her letters written to her father. Her letters display an amazing knowledge of the world, a keen analysis of men's motives, and an eager pursuit of worldly honors. This Baltimore girl, married at eighteen and deserted at twenty, seems to have possessed the savoir-vivre of Chesterfield, the cold cynicism of Rochefoucauld and the practical economy of Franklin.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.

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