Cecil B. Hartley / Cecil BHartley
Life Of The Empress Josephine: Wife Of Napoleon I is a historical biography written by Cecil B. Hartley and originally published in 1870. The book chronicles the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The biography begins with Josephine’s early life in Martinique, where she was born into a wealthy Creole family. It then follows her marriage to Alexandre de Beauharnais, her experiences during the French Revolution, and her eventual marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte. The book provides detailed accounts of Josephine’s life as Empress of France, including her role in the social and cultural life of the court, her patronage of the arts, and her relationships with her children and other members of the Bonaparte family. Throughout the biography, Hartley explores Josephine’s complex personality and her impact on the political and cultural landscape of France during the early 19th century. The book also includes numerous illustrations and portraits of Josephine and other notable figures from the era. Overall, Life Of The Empress Josephine: Wife Of Napoleon I offers a detailed and engaging account of one of the most fascinating and influential women of the Napoleonic era.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.