| Napoleon's Women Contributor(s): Hibbert, Christopher (Author) |
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ISBN: 0393324990 ISBN-13: 9780393324990 Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company OUR PRICE: $26.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2004 Annotation: HAILED BY AMANDA FOREMAN, author of Georgiana, as "one of England's greatest living historical writers, " Christopher Hibbert introduces us to the many intriguing women behind the legendary soldier--from his strong-willed mother and three sisters to his varied wives and mistresses. This lively historical account reveals Napoleon's often neglected private life and passionate relationships, in which he wildly worshiped certain women as often as he disdained others. Vividly evoking the political and social upheavals of post-Revolutionary France, Hibbert captures the vibrant characters who made history, not only on the battlefield but also in the bedroom, thus dramatically bringing to life the most intimate influences on Napoleon's turbulent career and character. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State - History | Europe - France - History | Modern - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.10 lbs) 381 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Hailed by Amanda Foreman, author of Georgiana, as one of England's greatest living historical writers, Christopher Hibbert introduces us to the many intriguing women behind the legendary soldier--from his strong-willed mother and three sisters to his varied wives and mistresses. This lively historical account reveals Napoleon's often neglected private life and passionate relationships, in which he wildly worshiped certain women as often as he disdained others. Vividly evoking the political and social upheavals of post-Revolutionary France, Hibbert captures the vibrant characters who made history, not only on the battlefield but also in the bedroom, including Josephine, the charming Creole from Martinique; the plain and pliant Marie-Louise of Austria; and Marie Walewska, the sumptuous young Polish countess who, despite initial reluctance, was persuaded by her elderly husband to fall in love with Napoleon. Praised by A. N. Wilson as an outstanding popular historian, Hibbert dramatically brings to life the most intimate influences on Napoleon's turbulent career and character. Originally published in cloth under the title Napoleon: His Wives and Women. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hibbert, Christopher: - Christopher Hibbert has written many acclaimed historical narratives and biographies, including, most recently, Queen Victoria and The Days of the French Revolution. |