Length18h 47m
About this audiobook
In "Empress Josephine," L. Mühlbach intricately weaves historical narrative with vivid character exploration, illuminating the life of Josephine Bonaparte, the first wife of Napoleon. The book presents a rich tapestry of the political intrigues and personal struggles that shaped Josephine's existence against the backdrop of a tumultuous France. Mühlbach employs a lyrical prose style that enhances the emotional depth of Josephine's journey, capturing both her resilience and vulnerabilities as she navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and the shifting tides of power in the early 19th century. L. Mühlbach, the pseudonym of the German author Luise Mühlbach, was known for her historic novels that intertwine factual bites with fictional embellishments. Her deep understanding of European history and her fascination with prominent figures like Josephine propelled her to pen this novel. Mühlbach's extensive background in German literature and history positions her as a capable narrator, shedding light on the intricacies of Josephine's life amidst the historical landscape of Napoleonic Europe. "Empress Josephine" is a must-read for enthusiasts of historical fiction and Napoleon's era. Mühlbach's adept storytelling invites readers to engage with Josephine's world, offering a poignant reflection on love, power, and the personal sacrifices entwined with historical legacies. This captivating exploration of a remarkable woman affords valuable insights into the interplay between personal destiny and larger historical forces.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length18 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1BOOK I. THE VISCOUNTESS BEAUHARNAIS.
25CHAPTER XXIII. MARRIAGE.
2CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION.
26CHAPTER XXIV. BONAPARTE’S LOVE-LETTERS.
3CHAPTER II. THE YOUNG MAID.
27CHAPTER XXV. JOSEPHINE IN ITALY.
4CHAPTER III. THE BETROTHAL.
28CHAPTER XXVI. BONAPARTE AND JOSEPHINE IN MILAN.
5CHAPTER IV. THE YOUNG BONAPARTE.
29CHAPTER XXVII. THE COURT OF MONTEBELLO.
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6CHAPTER V. THE UNHAPPY MARRIAGE.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. THE PEACE OF CAMPO FORMIO.
7CHAPTER VI. TRIANON AND MARIE ANTOINETTE.
31CHAPTER XXIX. DAYS OF TRIUMPH.
8CHAPTER VII. LIEUTENANT NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.
32BOOK III. THE EMPRESS AND THE DIVORCED.
9CHAPTER VIII. A PAGE FROM HISTORY.
33CHAPTER XXX. PLOMBIERES AND HALMAISON.
10CHAPTER IX. JOSEPHINE’S RETURN.
34CHAPTER XXXI. THE FIRST FAITHLESSNESS.
11CHAPTER X. THE DAYS OF THE REVOLUTION.
35CHAPTER XXXII. THE EIGHTEENTH BRUMAIRE.
12CHAPTER XI. THE TENTH OF AUGUST, AND THE LETTER OF NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.
36CHAPTER XXXIII. THE TUILERIES.
13CHAPTER XII. THE EXECUTION OF THE QUEEN.
37CHAPTER XXXIV. THE INFERNAL MACHINE.
14CHAPTER XIII. THE ARREST.
38CHAPTER XXXV. THE CASHMERES AND THE LETTER.
15CHAPTER XIV. IN PRISON.
39CHAPTER XXXVI. MALMAISON.
16CHAPTER XV. DELIVERANCE.
40CHAPTER XXXVII. FLOWERS AND MUSIC.
17BOOK II. THE WIFE OF GENERAL BONAPARTE.
41CHAPTER XXXVIII. PRELUDE TO THE EMPIRE.
18CHAPTER XVI. BONAPARTE IN CORSICA.
42CHAPTER XXXIX. THE POPE IN PARIS.
19CHAPTER XVII. NAPOLEON BONAPARTE BEFORE TOULON.
43CHAPTER XL. THE CORONATION.
20CHAPTER XVIII. BONAPARTE’S IMPRISONMENT.
44CHAPTER XLI. DAYS OF HAPPINESS.
21CHAPTER XIX. THE THIRTEENTH VENDEMIAIRE.
45CHAPTER XLII. DIVORCE.
22CHAPTER XX. THE WIDOW JOSEPHINE BEAUHARNAIS.
46CHAPTER XLIII. THE DIVORCED.
23CHAPTER XXI. THE NEW PARIS.
47CHAPTER XLIV. DEATH.
24CHAPTER XXII. THE FIRST INTERVIEW.
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