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« Josephine: The Portrait of a Woman » is an evocative biographical study that explores the multifaceted life of Josephine de Beauharnais, the first Empress of the French. R. McNair Wilson provides a detailed account of a woman whose destiny was deeply entwined with the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, offering a narrative that spans from her early years in Martinique to the splendor and peril of the imperial court in Paris.The work examines Josephine’s role not just as the wife of a conqueror, but as a significant historical figure in her own right. Through the lens of the French Revolution and the subsequent Napoleonic era, the book captures her charm, her diplomatic influence, and the personal sacrifices she made amidst the shifting tides of European politics. Wilson’s portrayal moves beyond mere historical facts to provide psychological depth, illustrating the resilience of a woman who navigated the complexities of power, romance, and societal expectations during one of history’s most turbulent periods.This biography serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the Napoleonic era, providing a humanizing look at one of the nineteenth century’s most fascinating icons. It highlights the elegance and tragedy of Josephine’s life, offering a timeless exploration of grace and survival.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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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.

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en

Version

Broché

Date de sortie initiale

14 février 2026

Nombre de pages

360

Personnes impliquées

Auteur principal

R McNair Wilson

Editeur principal

Tradd Street Press

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Nom du fabricant

Libri GmbH

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gpsr@libri.de

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Hauteur de l’emballage

19 mm

Hauteur du produit

19 mm

Largeur d’emballage

156 mm

Largeur du produit

156 mm

Longueur d’emballage

234 mm

Longueur du produit

234 mm

Poids de l’emballage

503 g

EAN

EAN

9781025761381

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Hommes et société

Biographies et Histoires vraies

Histoire

Histoire

Groupes sociaux

Europe

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Régions et pays

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Disponibilité

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Langue

Anglais

Pays

La France