Queen Victoria And The Bonapartes
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Queen Victoria And The Bonapartes
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Author : Theo Aronson
language : en
Publisher: Indianapolis, Ind. : Bobbs-Merrill
Release Date : 1972
Queen Victoria And The Bonapartes written by Theo Aronson and has been published by Indianapolis, Ind. : Bobbs-Merrill this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The British Bonapartes
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Author : Edward Hilary Davis
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword History
Release Date : 2022-09-15
The British Bonapartes written by Edward Hilary Davis and has been published by Pen and Sword History this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-15 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A hitherto unexamined history of the wider Bonaparte family, presented in a new way and shedding fresh light on their eventful lives in Britain. From duels on Wimbledon Common and attempted suicides in Hyde Park, to public brawls and arrests in Shropshire and the sexual adventures of a princess who rescued Freud from the Nazis and brought him to Britain, this book exposes the curious events surrounding the family’s exploits in England, Scotland and Ireland. Originally an island family themselves, the Bonapartes have had a surprisingly good relationship with the British Isles. In just two generations, the Bonapartes went from being Britain’s worst enemy to one of Queen Victoria’s closest of friends. Far from another mere history of Napoleon Bonaparte, this book is divided into different branches of the Bonaparte family, detailing – in an anecdotal and amusing way – their rather scandalous lives in Britain. For example, few will know that Napoleon III was once a volunteer constable in London and arrested a drunk woman; or that Princess Marie Bonaparte sponsored Prince Philip’s education as well as conducted her own research into the clitoris in her quest to achieve an orgasm; or that Napoleon IV fought for the British army and was killed by the Zulus; or that one Bonaparte was even made a High Sheriff in a British town. Today, the head of the family is London-based and works in finance. The Bonapartes are known to most as the enemies of Britain, but the truth is quite the opposite, and far more entertaining.
Queen Victoria The French Royal Families
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Author : Christina Croft
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-09-17
Queen Victoria The French Royal Families written by Christina Croft and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-17 with categories.
Throughout the six decades of Queen Victoria's reign, France underwent immense political changes, fluctuating between monarchies, empires and republics. Relations between Britain and France were equally variable, as the shadow of Napoleon Bonaparte still hung over the collective memory, and it was widely believed on both sides of the Channel, that one day his successors would attempt to avenge the defeat of Waterloo.Against this background, Queen Victoria was forced to navigate the tumultuous waters of international relations, balancing her personal feelings with her role as a constitutional monarch. Despite the mistrust between Britain and France, and the animosity between the Orl�ans and Bonaparte families, she succeeded in forming firm friendships with both King Louis Philippe d'Orl�ans, and Napoleon's nephew, Emperor Napoleon III without compromising her position as Queen.
Life Of Her Majesty Queen Victoria
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Author : Millicent Garrett Fawcett
language : en
Publisher: Trieste Publishing
Release Date : 2017-10-03
Life Of Her Majesty Queen Victoria written by Millicent Garrett Fawcett and has been published by Trieste Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-03 with Social Science categories.
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Why Was Queen Victoria Such A Prude
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Author : David Haviland
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-01-26
Why Was Queen Victoria Such A Prude written by David Haviland and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-26 with categories.
"What is history, but a set of lies agreed upon?" - Napoleon Bonaparte At least, we think it was him. This quote is traditionally attributed to Napoleon, but ironically it's not really clear whether or not he ever actually said it. As it turns out, a great many things which we think we know about history often turn out to be myths, misunderstandings, or outright fictions. For example... - When was the Great Wall of China built? - Who defeated the Spanish Armada? - Did Lady Godiva really parade nude through Coventry? - Who was the rightful king of England in 1066? - Who was the first (and only) Emperor of the USA? - When was the first world war? (Hint: it's not when you think) Why Was Queen Victoria Such a Prude? is the latest fascinating book in a long-running series from bestselling writer David Haviland. This time the focus is on history, as Haviland explores the entire history of human civilisation, from the Trojan Wars all the way up to the 21st century!
Napoleon Iii And Eugenie
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Author : Jasper Godwin Ridley
language : en
Publisher: Viking
Release Date : 1980
Napoleon Iii And Eugenie written by Jasper Godwin Ridley and has been published by Viking this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte (20 April 1808? 9 January 1873) was the first President of the French Republic and, as Napoleon III, the ruler of the Second French Empire. He was the nephew and heir of Napoleon I. Elected President by popular vote in 1848, he initiated a coup d'état in 1851, before ascending the throne as Napoleon III on 2 December 1852, the forty-eighth anniversary of Napoleon I's coronation. He ruled as Emperor of the French until 4 September 1870. He holds the distinction of being both the first titular president and the last monarch of France ... Doña María Eugenia Ignacia Augustina de Palafox-Portocarrero de Guzmán y Kirkpatrick, 16th Countess of Teba and 15th Marquise of Ardales (5 May 1826? 11 July 1920), known as Eugénie de Montijo (French pronunciation: {7f200b}[ø?eni d montixo]), was the last Empress consort of the French from 1853 to 1871 as the wife of Napoleon III, Emperor of the French."--Wikipedia.
Napoleon Iii
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Author : William Herbert Cecil Smith
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991
Napoleon Iii written by William Herbert Cecil Smith and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with France categories.
Queen Victoria And The European Empires
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Author : John Van der Kiste
language : en
Publisher: Fonthill Media
Release Date : 2017-01-20
Queen Victoria And The European Empires written by John Van der Kiste and has been published by Fonthill Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-20 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
A History Of England Julius Caesar To Queen Victoria
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Author : H. O. Arnold-Forster
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2018-08-14
A History Of England Julius Caesar To Queen Victoria written by H. O. Arnold-Forster and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-14 with History categories.
A book "written in simple language, sufficiently full to serve for reference, and at the same time sufficiently interesting to be read as well as to be consulted," was the purpose of H. O. Arnold-Forster when he condensed his previously published series, "Things New and Old" into one volume. This book covers the time of Julius Caesar's landing in "Britannia" in 55 B.C. to the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 A. D. It includes the original maps and notes along with additional editorial footnotes. H. O. Arnold-Forster's book was used in Charlotte Mason's schools for the study of English history. Although originally published over 100 years ago, the characters and events are worthy of study today. The past is presented in a way that allows the present to be enriched with the wealth of all that has gone before.
Ambition And Desire
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Author : Kate Williams
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2014-11-04
Ambition And Desire written by Kate Williams and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
From CNN’s official royal historian, a highly praised young author with a doctorate from Oxford University, comes the extraordinary rags-to-riches story of the woman who conquered Napoleon’s heart—and with it, an empire. Their love was legendary, their ambition flagrant and unashamed. Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife, Josephine, came to power during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of France. The story of the Corsican soldier’s incredible rise has been well documented. Now, in this spellbinding, luminous account, Kate Williams draws back the curtain on the woman who beguiled him: her humble origins, her exorbitant appetites, and the tragic turn of events that led to her undoing. Born Marie-Josèphe-Rose de Tascher de La Pagerie on the Caribbean island of Martinique, the woman Napoleon would later call Josephine was the ultimate survivor. She endured a loveless marriage to a French aristocrat—executed during the Reign of Terror—then barely escaped the guillotine blade herself. Her near-death experience only fueled Josephine’s ambition and heightened her determination to find a man who could finance and sustain her. Though no classic beauty, she quickly developed a reputation as one of the most desirable women on the continent. In 1795, she met Napoleon. The attraction was mutual, immediate, and intense. Theirs was an often-tumultuous union, roiled by their pursuit of other lovers but intensely focused on power and success. Josephine was Napoleon’s perfect consort and the object of national fascination. Together they conquered Europe. Their extravagance was unprecedented, even by the standards of Versailles. But she could not produce an heir. Sexual obsession brought them together, but cold biological truth tore them apart. Gripping in its immediacy, captivating in its detail, Ambition and Desire is a true tale of desire, heartbreak, and revolutionary turmoil, engagingly written by one of England’s most praised young historians. Kate Williams’s searing portrait of this alluring and complex woman will finally elevate Josephine Bonaparte to the historical prominence she deserves. Praise for Ambition and Desire “Not just a scholarly work, but a page-turner . . . Williams is no stranger to creating works on strong and influential women, and, as in those works, here she does an admirable job of demystifying Josephine. . . . This engrossing and accessible account is for all readers who enjoy historical biography.”—Library Journal “[A] riveting account . . . Williams perfectly illustrates all that was bizarre and maddening about French life during the reign of Josephine and Napoleon Bonaparte.”—Publishers Weekly “Intelligent and entertaining.”—Kirkus Reviews “An in-depth portrait of the substantive woman behind the throne.”—Booklist “Reading [Ambition and Desire] is like watching Silk Stockings, the 1957 Hollywood masterpiece with Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. The book flows and jumps, taking the reader by the hand through tormented times in French history without ever letting you go or losing itself in the intricacies of French politics.”—The Times “A sparkling account of this most fallible and endearing of women.”—Daily Mail “A whirlwind tour of French history.”—The Telegraph