02608cam a22003253u 4500 8575 UtSlPG 20260610133224.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Imbert de Saint-Amand, 1834-1900 Les beaux jours de l'impératrice Marie-Louise. English The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-07-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life of Marie Louise, the Empress of the French and wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, exploring her experiences and reflections during significant events surrounding her marriage and the tumultuous times that followed. The narrative offers insight into her role as both a sovereign and a woman caught between her duties to her family and her husband, primarily against the backdrop of the political landscape of early 19th-century Europe. The opening of the book introduces Marie Louise in the context of her life at the time of Napoleon’s exile to Elba in 1814, detailing her interactions with her grandmother and the emotional turbulence stemming from her separation from Napoleon. It highlights the societal pressures and judgments she faced regarding her loyalty to her husband after their divorce, contrasting her circumstances with those of other historical figures, such as Josepine. As the narrative unfolds, it discusses her upbringing, her initial abhorrence of Napoleon, and the gradual transformation of her perception as she navigates her conflicting loyalties and the expectations placed upon her by both her family and the court. The author paints a complex picture of Marie Louise, revealing her struggles with identity amidst the splendor and chaos of her station. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Marie Louise, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1791-1847 Perry, Thomas Sergeant, 1845-1928 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8575 50557 50557