Tschudi, Clara 1856-1945 creator Holm, Erich 1844-1921 Upton, George P. (George Putnam) 1834-1919 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Eugénie, Empress of the French" by Clara Tschudi is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative chronicles the life of Eugénie, an ambitious woman of humble beginnings who ascended to become the Empress of France, highlighting the societal changes and political dynamics of her time. At the start of this fascinating work, readers are introduced to Eugénie's mother, Maria Manuela, a strikingly ambitious woman who determined to elevate her family's social standing. Manuela’s marriage to Count Manuel Fernandez de Teba sets the stage for the birth of Eugénie, who grows up amid aspirations of grandeur. The opening delves into the family history, detailing how Eugénie’s beauty and intelligence ultimately lead her into the path of political power, love, and ultimately, scandal. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the complexities of her character, foreshadowing the struggles and triumphs she will face as she navigates her way through the echelons of European monarchy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-08-18 D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Eugénie, Empress, consort of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1826-1920 Napoleon III, Emperor of the French, 1808-1873 -- Marriage DC Original publication data not identified 10022877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62965 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62965 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134442.0 62965