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Bonaparte Queen Hortense Eugénie Cécile |
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The Memoirs of Queen Hortense Vol. I |
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San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
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©2016 |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (297 pages) |
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Collana |
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The Memoirs of Queen Hortense ; ; v.1 |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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GriggsArthur Kingsland |
HanoteauJean |
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
France |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Monografia |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- PREFACE BY THE EDITOR -- I -- II -- III -- IV -- CHAPTER I-EARLY CHILDHOOD: THE REVOLUTION: THE REIGN OF TERROR (1783-1794) -- Parentage-Earliest Memories-Visit to Martinique-Mistaken philanthropy-Flight to France-In Paris during the Revolution-The Arrest of Josephine and Beauharnais-Revolutionary Festivities-An Alarming Encounter-The Fête of the Supreme Being-The Execution of Alexandre de Beauharnais. -- CHAPTER II-IN THE DAYS OF THE DIRECTORY (1794-1799) -- Josephine's Release-General Hoche and Eugène-Life at Boarding-School-A Dinner with Barras-First Meeting with Napoleon-Bonaparte's Courtship-Josephine's Marriage-Following the Italian Campaign-Family Alliances-News from Egypt-The Return of Bonaparte-The 18th Brumaire (Establishment of the Consulate). -- CHAPTER III-AT THE PALACE OF THE TUILERIES AND THE CHÂTEAU OF THE MALMAISON (1799-1801) -- Wedding of Caroline Bonaparte-Thoughts on Love and Marriage-Hortense's Suitors-"The Plague Victims at Jaffa"-Home-Life of the First Consul-Plots and Plotters-The Explosion in the Rue Saint-Nicaise-At Malmaison-Various Visitors-Mademoiselle Clairon-More SeThe Peace of Amiens. -- CHAPTER IV-MADAME LOUIS BONAPARTE (1802-1804) -- Bourrienne Delivers a Message-The Marriage of |
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Hortense and Louis Bonaparte-Domestic Difficulties-A Pitiful Dilemma-Quarrels and Reconciliations-Sidelights on General Moreau's Conspiracy-The Death of the Duc d'Enghien. -- CHAPTER V-PRINCESS LOUIS (1804-1806) -- Establishment of the Empire-The Home-Life of Princess Louis-Some Lunatics-Monsieur de Flahaut-The Birth of Napoleon Louis-The Emperor and Madame Duchatel-Louis' Jealousy-A Visit to the Camp at Boulogne-Royal Marriages-An Innocent Prank. -- CHAPTER VI-THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND: THE COURT OF KING LOUIS (MAY, 1806-APRIL, 1807). |
Prince Louis Is Called to the Throne of Holland-A Last Glimpse of France-Arrival at the Hague-Public Rejoicing, Private Misery-Trip to the Rhineland-The Battle of Jena-Two More Admirers-Portrait of Talleyrand-Home-Life of the King-A Domestic Peace-Treaty and Why It Was Not Signed. -- CHAPTER VII-THE DEATH OF THE PRINCE ROYAL: TRAVELS IN SOUTHERN FRANCE (MAY-AUGUST, 1807) -- Illness and Death of the Prince Royal-A Mother's Agony-Change of Scene-The Pyrenees-Lourdes-Pau-Bayonne-Into Spain-Mountain Excursions-Return to Saint Cloud-The Emperor Rebukes Hortense-A Drive with Napoleon and Josephine-The Emperor's Opinion of the Rulers of Prussia and Russia. -- CHAPTER VIII-LIFE AT THE EMPEROR'S COURT-THE BIRTH OF NAPOLEON III (SEPTEMBER, 1807-MARCH, 1808)' -- At the Saint Cloud Fair-A Startling Talk with Napoleon-Fouché Suggests a Divorce to Josephine-The Marriage of the Duc d'Arenberg-The Surgeon of King Louis-Birth of Charles Louis Napoleon-Monsieur de Talleyrand Comes to Call-Caroline's Confession-JosephineMadame de Metternich General Durosnel. -- CHAPTER IX-THE DIVORCE OF JOSEPHINE: THE MARRIAGE OF MARIE LOUISE: THE ABDICATION OF LOUIS (1809-1810) -- A Trip to Plombières-Return to Paris-Madame de Barral-The Divorce Is Decided on-The Arrival of Eugène and Louis-Fêtes at Paris-December 15, 1809-With Josephine at Malmaison-Madame de Metternich-The Emperor's Dancing Lesson-Hortense as Viceroy-Life at CourLouis Abdicates. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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The memoirs of Queen Hortense detail her life amidst the tumultuous events of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Born in a time of revolution and upheaval, Hortense navigates the political and personal challenges of her era, offering insights into the reign of Napoleon, her stepfather, and her own role as Queen of Holland. The memoirs, edited by Jean Hanoteau and translated by Arthur K. Griggs, provide a first-hand account of historical events, personal struggles, and the intricacies of European court life. Written with the intent to clarify misconceptions and defend her character, these memoirs serve as both a historical record and a personal narrative for those interested in Napoleonic history and the life of one of its prominent figures. |
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