The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise is a book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand, a French historian and biographer. The book is a detailed account of the life of Marie Louise, the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress of France from 1810 to 1814. The book covers the period from Marie Louise's arrival in France as a young bride to her departure after Napoleon's downfall. It describes her life at the French court, her relationship with Napoleon, and her role in the political and social events of the time. ...
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The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise is a book written by Imbert de Saint-Amand, a French historian and biographer. The book is a detailed account of the life of Marie Louise, the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Empress of France from 1810 to 1814. The book covers the period from Marie Louise's arrival in France as a young bride to her departure after Napoleon's downfall. It describes her life at the French court, her relationship with Napoleon, and her role in the political and social events of the time. The book also explores the personal life of Marie Louise, including her friendships, hobbies, and interests. It provides a glimpse into the private life of the Empress and her family, as well as the customs and traditions of the French court during the early 19th century. Overall, The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise is an engaging and informative biography that sheds light on the life of one of the most prominent figures of the Napoleonic era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history, the Napoleonic Wars, or the life of Marie Louise.1901. Illustrated. An account of Marie Louise, empress of the French as consort of Napoleon I and duchess of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla, daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis II (later Emperor of Austria as Francis I.) She married Napoleon I and was the mother of Napoleon II. When Napoleon I was defeated she fled to Vienna. Contents: Early Years; 1809; The Preliminaries of the Wedding; The Betrothal; The Religious Difficulty; The Ambassador Extraordinary; The Wedding at Vienna; The Departure; The Transfer; The Journey; Compiegne; The Civil Wedding; The Entrance into Paris; The Religious Ceremony; The Honeymoon; The Trip in the North; The Month of June, 1810; and The Ball at the Austrian Embassy. 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.
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