The Wife of the First Consul

The Wife of the First Consul is a historical biography written by Imbert de Saint-Amand. The book revolves around the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, who was the first consul of France. The author provides a detailed account of Josephine's life, from her childhood in Martinique to her marriage to Napoleon and her eventual rise to become the Empress of France. The book explores Josephine's personal life, her relationships with her family and friends, and her role in French society during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The author also delves into Josephine's fashion sense, her love for art, and her patronage of artists and writers. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including letters and diaries written by Josephine and her contemporaries. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most influential women of her time, and the political and social climate of France during the early 19th century. Overall, The Wife of the First Consul is a captivating biography that offers a compelling portrait of a remarkable woman who played a pivotal role in shaping the history of France.1901. Illustrated. A study of Josephine, wife of Napoleon. Contents: Part I. The Temporary Consulate: The Luxembourg; The Formal Entrance into the Tuileries; The Tuileries at the Beginning of the Consulate; Parisian Society in the Year VIII; The Two National Festivals; Malmaison in 1800; The Infernal Machine; Parisian Society in 1800; Malmaison in it Glory; Hortense de Beauharnais; Madame Louis Bonaparte; Madame Junot; The Te Deum for the Concordat; Josephine and the Royalists; The End of the Temporary Consulate. Part II. The Consulate for Life: The Palace of Saint Cloud; The Consulate for Life; Josephine in 1803; Madame de Remusat; The Trip to Belgium; The Princess Borghese; Madame Moreau; The Conspiracy; The Arrest of the Duke of Enghien; The Death of the Duke of Enghien; and The Last Days of the Consulate. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.