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100 1 _aAbbott, John S. C.
_q(John Stevens Cabot),
_d1805-1877
245 1 0 _aHortense :
_bMakers of History Series
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-02-20
508 _aProduced by D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Hortense" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life and times of Hortense de Beauharnais, the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte, illuminating the dramatic backdrop of the French Revolution and its aftermath. The narrative explores not only the tribulations and triumphs of its central character but also the complex relationships and societal changes that defined her era. The opening of the book introduces Josephine, Hortense's mother, recounting her struggles from an early age, including a forced marriage and the turbulent impacts of the French Revolution. As the narrative progresses, it highlights Josephine's enduring love for her children, even amidst political turmoil and personal tragedies, culminating in the execution of her first husband. The gripping early chapters set the stage for Hortense's rise in the imperial court as the daughter of Napoleon, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and the complexities of family ties during a revolutionary age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBiography
653 _aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799
653 _aFrance -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
653 _aHortense, Queen, consort of Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland, 1783-1837
653 _aFrance -- History -- Restoration, 1814-1830
653 _aFrance -- History -- Louis Philippe, 1830-1848
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24659
999 _c65660
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