Memoirs of the Empress Josephine

Memoirs of the Empress Josephine is a book written by Madame de Remusat, a lady-in-waiting to the Empress Josephine, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is a personal account of the life of Josephine, from her childhood in Martinique to her marriage to Napoleon and her time as Empress of France. The memoirs provide an intimate look into the life of Josephine, her relationships with Napoleon and her children, her struggles with infertility, and her eventual divorce from Napoleon. Madame de Remusat also sheds light on the political and social climate of France during the early 19th century, including the Napoleonic Wars and the rise and fall of Napoleon's empire. The book is written in a candid and engaging style, with Madame de Remusat providing her own opinions and insights into the events and people she encountered during her time at court. The memoirs offer a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating women in history and provide a valuable insight into the world of the French court during this period.1879. Two volumes in one. An exceptional and extremely interesting account of one of the Empress Josephine's principal ladies-in-waiting, providing a remarkable view of life in Napoleon's Counsular and Imperial courts, as well as a wealth of information concerning the members of the Imperial family and other important personalities, particularly Talleyrand. Unlike many female memoirs of the Napoleonic era that were largely written by ghost writers, Madame de Remusat's are reputed to be written by herself. A well-written account sure to hold the interest of the reader.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.