Description
1995 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-researched biography by Evangeline Bruce offers an intimate portrayal of one of history’s most famous power couples, Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife Josephine. Bruce draws from a wealth of primary sources, including personal letters and memoirs, to shed light on the complex relationship between the ambitious Corsican officer and the wealthy widow from Martinique. The book explores how their improbable union, driven by mutual affection and political calculation, helped propel Napoleon’s meteoric rise to power. Bruce’s vivid storytelling transports readers to the tumultuous era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, providing rich historical context while humanizing these iconic figures. Collectors will appreciate this compelling narrative that captures the passion, intrigue, and drama of an extraordinary marriage that shaped the course of European history.
