Publisher's Synopsis
Memoirs of the Empress Josephine is a book written by Madame de Remusat, a close confidante of Empress Josephine. The book is a personal account of the life and times of the Empress, who was the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most powerful and influential leaders in European history.The memoirs provide an intimate look into the life of Josephine, from her childhood in Martinique to her rise to power as the Empress of France. The book covers her marriage to Napoleon, her struggles with infertility, and her eventual divorce from the Emperor.Madame de Remusat's memoirs also provide a glimpse into the political and social landscape of France during the early 19th century, including the events leading up to the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.The book is written in a conversational style, with Madame de Remusat sharing her personal observations and experiences of life at court. The memoirs offer a unique perspective on the life of one of the most fascinating women in history and provide valuable insights into the world of French politics and society during the Napoleonic era.1879. Two volumes in one. An exceptional and extremely interesting account of one of the Empress Josephine's principal ladies-in-waiting, providing a remarkable view of life in Napoleon's Counsular and Imperial courts, as well as a wealth of information concerning the members of the Imperial family and other important personalities, particularly Talleyrand. Unlike many female memoirs of the Napoleonic era that were largely written by ghost writers, Madame de Remusat's are reputed to be written by herself. A well-written account sure to hold the interest of the reader.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.
