Publisher's Synopsis
The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise is a book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand. It is a historical account of the life of Empress Marie Louise, the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book details the Empress's life from her childhood in Austria to her marriage to Napoleon and her eventual exile after his downfall. The author provides a glimpse into the Empress's life and her relationships with Napoleon and her son, the King of Rome. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, giving readers a better understanding of the challenges faced by Marie Louise during her reign as Empress. Throughout the book, Saint-Amand portrays Marie Louise as a kind and gentle woman who was beloved by many. He also highlights her intelligence and her role in shaping the politics of her time. Overall, The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Napoleon and his reign.1901. Illustrated. An account of Marie Louise, empress of the French as consort of Napoleon I and duchess of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla, daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (later Emperor of Austria as Francis I.) She married Napoleon I and was the mother of Napoleon II. When Napoleon I was defeated she fled to Vienna. Contents: Early Years; 1809; The Preliminaries of the Wedding; The Betrothal; The Religious Difficulty; The Ambassador Extraordinary; The Wedding at Vienna; The Departure; The Transfer; The Journey; Compiegne; The Civil Wedding; The Entrance into Paris; The Religious Ceremony; The Honeymoon; The Trip in the North; The Month of June, 1810; and The Ball at the Austrian Embassy. 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.
