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The Women Napoleon Loved

The Women Napoleon Loved

Hopkins, Tighe

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Biographies GeneralHistorical FiguresFrench History

ISBN10: 1417948558
ISBN13: 9781417948550
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 20 2004
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.65 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Women Napoleon Loved is a historical non-fiction book written by Jonathan Hopkins and Tighe Hopkins. The book explores the personal life and romantic relationships of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most famous and controversial figures in world history. The authors delve into the various women who played a significant role in Napoleon's life, including his mother, sisters, wives, mistresses, and lovers. They examine the impact these women had on Napoleon's political and military career, as well as his personal life and emotional well-being.The book provides a detailed account of Napoleon's relationships with each of these women, including his tumultuous marriage to Josephine de Beauharnais, his passionate affair with Polish countess Marie Walewska, and his controversial relationship with his sister Pauline Bonaparte.The authors also explore the cultural and societal norms of the time, shedding light on the challenges faced by women in Napoleon's era and the ways in which they navigated their relationships with men in positions of power.Overall, The Women Napoleon Loved offers a fascinating and nuanced portrait of Napoleon, revealing a complex and multi-dimensional figure whose personal life was just as intriguing as his military conquests.1910. A quote from the book: I am sorry only for the poor princess whom he chooses; I'm certain I shall not be the political victim. Marie Louise in a letter to her mother before she learned of her betrothal to Napoleon. Contents: Introductory: Napoleon and the Feminine Tangent; Episodes of Youth and Adolescence; Josephine; The Queen of the East; The Singer of Milan; Georgina; The Feminine under the Empire; The Women of the Family; The Femmes Fortes; The Mystery of Madame X--; Walewska; Marie Louise; and The Tragi-Comedy of the Rock. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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