Publisher's Synopsis
The love story between Napoleon Bonaparte and Joséphine de Beauharnais is one of history's most famous and complex romances.
Napoleon first met Joséphine in 1795, a year after her first husband, Alexandre de Beauharnais, had been executed during the Reign of Terror. Joséphine, a widow with two children, was six years older than Napoleon and initially saw him as a way to secure her future. Napoleon, on the other hand, was captivated by her beauty and elegance. In 1796, they married in a civil ceremony, just before Napoleon left for his Italian campaign. Though Napoleon was deeply in love, their marriage was troubled. Joséphine was initially indifferent and even unfaithful during his military campaigns. Napoleon, in turn, had his own affairs as time went on. Their relationship became more strained due to Joséphine's inability to produce an heir. Napoleon, desiring a legitimate successor, eventually divorced her in 1809. Despite this, their bond remained strong. Napoleon continued to love and respect her, and he reportedly called her name on his deathbed in 1821. Their love story is a mixture of passion, political ambition, and personal struggles, marked by both affection and betrayal. Napoleon Bonaparte biographyJoséphine de Beauharnais love story
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