02351cam a22003133u 4500 12019 UtSlPG 20260610133303.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PT Mühlbach, L. (Luise), 1814-1873 Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era" by L. Mühlbach is a historical account written in the late 19th century that explores the life of Hortense Beauharnais, the daughter of Empress Josephine and the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative unfolds during a tumultuous period marked by revolution and change, focusing on Hortense's personal journey through sorrow, triumph, and artistic expression against the backdrop of a shifting political landscape. The opening of the book introduces readers to Hortense as a poignant figure amid the Napoleonic era, recounting her childhood marred by family misfortune and the upheaval of the French Revolution. We learn of Hortense's early experiences, including her mother Josephine's trials, her father's execution, and the hardships faced by the dethroned Bonaparte family. Mühlbach paints a vivid portrait of Hortense's resilience and grace, showcasing her talent in poetry and music, including the creation of famous pieces like "Va t'en, Guerrier." The opening chapters set the stage for a narrative that promises to delve deeper into Hortense's life as she navigates love, loss, and her identity as a Bonaparte while enduring the vicissitudes of her age. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hortense, Queen, consort of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1783-1837 -- Fiction Coleman, Chapman, Mrs., 1813-1891 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12019 53439 53439