Author: Georgette Ducrest
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Memoirs of the empress Josephine [by G. Ducrest. Transl.].
Author: Georgette Ducrest
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Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Languages : en
Pages : 340
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Napoleon's Downfall
Author: Geri Walton
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526734605
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
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An account of the wealthy socialite who opposed the French emperor and found herself exiled from Paris—from the author of Marie Antoinette’s Confidante. Napoleon Bonaparte and Juliette Récamier were both highly influential and well-known in France, yet they were often at odds with each other. Their story played out on the European stage during a period of political upheaval and new political ideas. Napoleon gained power in the aftermath of the French Revolution, and he would go from spectacular victories to dismal failure. His defeat in the early nineteenth century would result in Europe acquiring new national borders and with that Britain, Russia, and the United States would gain greater international influence. Juliette, on the other hand, wielded her own power. Because of the tumultuous French Revolution, noble and aristocratic landowners were being replaced by a new wealthy class in the private sector. Juliette and her husband were among the beneficiaries of this growing affluence and influence, and her power came from her newfound position in society. Juliette also viewed life differently than Napoleon. She saw life from the standpoint of a wealthy socialite whereas Napoleon’s desires were always shaded by his military experiences and his meteoric rise to power. Along the way, Juliette would have to face the testy Emperor, and she would find that his own brother would fall for her. Even some of Napoleon’s greatest enemies would woo her. “A fascinating look at two of the French Revolution’s most amazing and engaging characters, Napoleon Bonaparte and Juliette Récamier, both of whom wielded enormous power in a most turbulent time.” —Books Monthly
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
ISBN: 1526734605
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 275
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An account of the wealthy socialite who opposed the French emperor and found herself exiled from Paris—from the author of Marie Antoinette’s Confidante. Napoleon Bonaparte and Juliette Récamier were both highly influential and well-known in France, yet they were often at odds with each other. Their story played out on the European stage during a period of political upheaval and new political ideas. Napoleon gained power in the aftermath of the French Revolution, and he would go from spectacular victories to dismal failure. His defeat in the early nineteenth century would result in Europe acquiring new national borders and with that Britain, Russia, and the United States would gain greater international influence. Juliette, on the other hand, wielded her own power. Because of the tumultuous French Revolution, noble and aristocratic landowners were being replaced by a new wealthy class in the private sector. Juliette and her husband were among the beneficiaries of this growing affluence and influence, and her power came from her newfound position in society. Juliette also viewed life differently than Napoleon. She saw life from the standpoint of a wealthy socialite whereas Napoleon’s desires were always shaded by his military experiences and his meteoric rise to power. Along the way, Juliette would have to face the testy Emperor, and she would find that his own brother would fall for her. Even some of Napoleon’s greatest enemies would woo her. “A fascinating look at two of the French Revolution’s most amazing and engaging characters, Napoleon Bonaparte and Juliette Récamier, both of whom wielded enormous power in a most turbulent time.” —Books Monthly
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Author: John Herbert Slater
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 848
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 848
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
Languages : en
Pages : 792
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Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 900
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Category : English literature
Languages : en
Pages : 900
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Subject Index of Modern Books Acquired
Author: British Library
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Languages : en
Pages : 1176
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Languages : en
Pages : 1176
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Classed List
Author: Princeton University. Library
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Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Category : Classified catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Subject Index of the Modern Works Added to the British Museum Library
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
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Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 1168
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Subject Index of the Modern Works Added to the Library of the British Museum in the Years ...
Author: British Museum
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
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Subject Index of the Modern Works Added to the Library of the British Museum in the Years ...
Author: British Museum. Department of Printed Books
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1020
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1020
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