Publisher's Synopsis
The Memoirs of Queen Hortense V1 is a book written by Jean Hanoteau that tells the story of the life of Queen Hortense, the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is the first volume of a two-part series that chronicles the life of the queen from her childhood to her death in 1837. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Hortense's life, starting with her childhood in Martinique and her move to France with her mother after her father's death. The book then details her marriage to Louis Bonaparte, her role as a queen during Napoleon's reign, and her life after Napoleon's fall from power. The author provides a detailed account of Hortense's personal life, her relationships with her family members, her political views, and her struggles with illness and personal tragedy. The book also includes letters and other documents written by Hortense, giving readers a firsthand account of her life and experiences. Overall, The Memoirs of Queen Hortense V1 is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable woman who lived through one of the most turbulent periods in French history. The book offers a unique perspective on the Napoleonic era and provides insight into the life of a woman who played an important role in shaping the political and cultural landscape of her time.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.
