The Life Of The Empress Josephine: First Wife Of Napoleon (1854) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165692491)

""The Life of the Empress Josephine: First Wife of Napoleon"" is a biographical work written by Phineas Camp Headley in 1854. The book chronicles the life of Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, from her early years in Martinique to her reign as Empress of France. The book covers Josephine's childhood, her first marriage, her tumultuous relationship with Napoleon, and her eventual divorce. It also delves into her personal life, including her love affairs and her struggles with infertility. Headley draws from a variety of sources, including letters and memoirs, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Josephine. He explores her impact on French society and her role in shaping Napoleon's policies. Overall, ""The Life of the Empress Josephine"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most intriguing women and the turbulent times in which she lived.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.

Author: Phineas Camp Headley
ISBN-10: 116569249X
ISBN-13: 9781165692491
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 386
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.13lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d