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100 1 _aMühlbach, L.
_q(Luise),
_d1814-1873
245 1 0 _aQueen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHortense, Queen, consort of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1783-1837 -- Fiction
700 1 _aColeman, Chapman, Mrs.,
_d1813-1891
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12019
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