02829cam a22003733u 4500 49176 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. 2 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. 2 of 2" by Madame de Rémusat is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume offers an intimate portrayal of the life and court of Empress Josephine, touching upon her experiences during the reign of her husband, Napoleon Bonaparte. Through Madame de Rémusat's perspective as a lady-in-waiting to Josephine, readers gain insight into the complexities of court life, the emotional struggles of the Empress, and the political nuances of the era. The opening of the memoir sets a tone of reflection as it details the atmosphere of Paris during a period of conflict and anxiety caused by war. The author recounts her cautious interactions with the imperial family and the dynamics of social gatherings at court, particularly the receptions hosted by key figures such as Arch-Chancellor Cambacérès. Furthermore, the narrative introduces the reader to the personal affairs of the Bonaparte family, including Josephine's complex relationship with her husband and the political machinations involved in royal marriages and alliances. Through vivid descriptions of court life and political intrigue, the memoir promises readers a compelling glimpse into the nuanced world surrounding one of history's most enigmatic figures. (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/49176 90014 90014