The Women Napoleon Loved - Tighe Hopkins - Bog

""The Women Napoleon Loved"" by Hopkins and Tighe is a captivating historical non-fiction book that delves into the romantic relationships of the infamous French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The authors explore the women who captured Napoleon's heart and influenced his life, from his childhood sweetheart, Desiree Clary, to his first wife, Josephine de Beauharnais, and his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria. The book also delves into Napoleon's mistresses, including Pauline Bonaparte and the notorious Marie Walewska. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, the authors provide a unique insight into Napoleon's personal life and the impact his relationships had on his political decisions. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Napoleon Bonaparte, French history, or the role of women in the lives of powerful men.1910. A quote from the book: I am sorry only for the poor princess whom he chooses; I'm certain I shall not be the political victim. Marie Louise in a letter to her mother before she learned of her betrothal to Napoleon. Contents: Introductory: Napoleon and the Feminine Tangent; Episodes of Youth and Adolescence; Josephine; The Queen of the East; The Singer of Milan; Georgina; The Feminine under the Empire; The Women of the Family; The Femmes Fortes; The Mystery of Madame X--; Walewska; Marie Louise; and The Tragi-Comedy of the Rock. 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.