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Author: Carolly Erickson Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1429904011 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 412
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Josephine Tascher de la Pagerie, born a Creole on the island of Martinique in the French West Indies, became one of the best known and most envied women who ever lived. Sent to France to make an advantageous marriage to a young aristocrat, her naivete and lack of education left her ill prepared to deal with the sophisticated - if decadent - world of pre-Revolutionary Paris. Treated cruelly by her shallow young husband, her life had become a nightmare during the Terror, in which she was imprisoned and almost lost her life. It was during this period that she honed the skills of manipulation and seduction that would lead her from the dungeons of the terror into the beds of the post-Revolutionary powerbrokers, including the Corsican corporal who would conquer Europe. As the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, conqueror of Europe and the wonder of his age, Josephine was assumed to be a worthy consort for her astounding husband, a woman as beautiful, wise and altogether remarkable as he was charismatic, brilliant, and invincible in battle. When in 1804 she knelt before Napoleon in Notre Dame and he placed the imperial crown on her head, making her Empress of France, her extraordinary destiny seemed to be fulfilled. The unknown woman from Martinique became the highest ranking woman in the land, as far above the average Frenchwoman as Napoleon himself was above the humblest soldier in his armies. Yet the truth behind the glorious symbolism in Notre Dame was much darker. For the eight-year marriage between Josephine and Napoleon had long been corroded by infidelity and abuse, and for years Josephine had dreaded that her husband would divorce her. Far from the love match previous biographers have described, Erickson's Napoleon and Josephine were the ultimate pragmatists, drawn together by political necessity while their emotions were engaged elsewhere. Carolly Erickson, the critically acclaimed biographer of the Tudor monarchs, as well as of Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria, using her trademark ability to penetrate and explain the psychological make-up of her subjects, paints a fascinating portrait of an immensely complex and ultimately tragic woman.
Author: Carolly Erickson Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1429904011 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 412
Book Description
Josephine Tascher de la Pagerie, born a Creole on the island of Martinique in the French West Indies, became one of the best known and most envied women who ever lived. Sent to France to make an advantageous marriage to a young aristocrat, her naivete and lack of education left her ill prepared to deal with the sophisticated - if decadent - world of pre-Revolutionary Paris. Treated cruelly by her shallow young husband, her life had become a nightmare during the Terror, in which she was imprisoned and almost lost her life. It was during this period that she honed the skills of manipulation and seduction that would lead her from the dungeons of the terror into the beds of the post-Revolutionary powerbrokers, including the Corsican corporal who would conquer Europe. As the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, conqueror of Europe and the wonder of his age, Josephine was assumed to be a worthy consort for her astounding husband, a woman as beautiful, wise and altogether remarkable as he was charismatic, brilliant, and invincible in battle. When in 1804 she knelt before Napoleon in Notre Dame and he placed the imperial crown on her head, making her Empress of France, her extraordinary destiny seemed to be fulfilled. The unknown woman from Martinique became the highest ranking woman in the land, as far above the average Frenchwoman as Napoleon himself was above the humblest soldier in his armies. Yet the truth behind the glorious symbolism in Notre Dame was much darker. For the eight-year marriage between Josephine and Napoleon had long been corroded by infidelity and abuse, and for years Josephine had dreaded that her husband would divorce her. Far from the love match previous biographers have described, Erickson's Napoleon and Josephine were the ultimate pragmatists, drawn together by political necessity while their emotions were engaged elsewhere. Carolly Erickson, the critically acclaimed biographer of the Tudor monarchs, as well as of Marie Antoinette and Queen Victoria, using her trademark ability to penetrate and explain the psychological make-up of her subjects, paints a fascinating portrait of an immensely complex and ultimately tragic woman.
Author: Heather Webb Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1101634995 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 320
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A sweeping historical debut about the Creole socialite who transformed herself into an empress Readers are fascinated with the wives of famous men. In Becoming Josephine, debut novelist Heather Webb follows Rose Tascher as she sails from her Martinique plantation to Paris, eager to enjoy an elegant life at the royal court. Once there, however, Rose’s aristocratic soldier-husband dashes her dreams by abandoning her amid the tumult of the French Revolution. After narrowly escaping death, Rose reinvents herself as Josephine, a beautiful socialite wooed by an awkward suitor—Napoleon Bonaparte. “A debut as bewitching as its protagonist.” —Erika Robuck, author of Hemingway’s Girl and Call Me Zelda “Vivid and passionate.” —Susan Spann, author of The Shinobi Mysteries From the Trade Paperback edition.
Author: Jacob Abbott Publisher: ISBN: 9781611048469 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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From humble Caribbean roots to the pinnacle of imperial power, Josephine's life traced the arc of triumph and tragedy writ large across the canvas of history. As an innocent island girl, she witnessed the horrors of the slave trade before a tempestuous arranged marriage brought the young Creole beauty to Parisian high society. There her grace and charm catapulted Josephine to fame in the salons and court of Louis XVI. But as the guillotine's shadow darkened France, Josephine faced the Reign of Terror helpless and alone, narrowly escaping the executioner's blade. Yet she emerged from prison to a fate she could not foresee - a union with Napoleon Bonaparte, the brilliant general who would crown her Empress even as he conquered half of Europe. Through Napoleon's meteoric rise, the wounds of Josephine's past haunted their marriage, her inability to bear an heir fraying their bonds. At last she was forced to face her ultimate betrayal, a political annulment that tore her from Napoleon's side though she remained his love until death. Banished to exile as Napoleon's star plummeted, Josephine's innate nobility shone. The deposed empress became a model of grace and poise, her instinct for compassion rather than bitterness the mark of an uncommon heart. Despite tumult few can imagine, she not only survived but triumphed. Two hundred years later, Josephine remains the incandescent figure who lit up the glittering epoch that still bears her adopted name - the very incarnation of the Age of Josephine. Hers is the timeless story of a woman who claimed the realms of power forbidden to her sex, and left them on her own terms - by choosing forgiveness over hate, hope over despair, a legacy of light over the ever-looming shadows.
Author: John S C Abbott Publisher: Legare Street Press ISBN: 9781022173927 Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book narrates the captivating life story of Josephine, from her humble beginnings to becoming the Empress of France. The author takes you on a journey through Josephine's life, including her childhood in Martinique, her marriage to Napoleon Bonaparte, and her participation in the political and cultural events of 18th century France. This book is a must-read for those interested in French history and the lives of influential women in history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Carolly Erickson
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