02637cam a22003733u 4500 49175 UtSlPG 20260610134130.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Rémusat, Madame de (Claire Elisabeth Jeanne Gravier de Vergennes), 1780-1824 Memoirs of the Empress Josephine, Vol. 1 of 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-06-09 Produced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "Memoirs of the Empress Josephine, Vol. 1 of 2" by Madame de Rémusat is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoirs provide an intimate look at the life of Empress Josephine, particularly through the perspective of Madame de Rémusat, who served as her lady-in-waiting. The narrative explores the dynamics of the imperial court and offers insights into the personalities and events surrounding Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte. The opening of this memoir sets the stage by introducing the author’s background and her close connections with key figures of the era, particularly Josephine and Napoleon. It details Madame de Rémusat's ascent at court following her marriage, her family's turbulent history during the Revolution, and her subsequent loyalty to Empress Josephine amidst the shifts in power. Through her eyes, readers begin to witness the complexities of court life, nuances of personal relationships, and the atmosphere of early 19th-century France, particularly as it evolves with the establishing of the Empire and its implications for all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1763-1814 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Marriage France -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 19th century Rémusat, Paul de, 1831-1897 Hoey, Frances Cashel, 1830-1908 Lillie, John, 1845-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49175 90013 90013