Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era
Intrigues, Romances, and Power Struggles of the Napoleonic EraBy L. Mühlbach
Length10h 50m
About this audiobook
In "Queen Hortense: A Life Picture of the Napoleonic Era," L. M√ºhlbach presents a richly detailed narrative that illuminates the life of Hortense de Beauharnais, the stepdaughter of Napoleon Bonaparte. This historical novel intertwines vivid characterizations, meticulously researched events, and a poignant exploration of the socio-political landscape of the Napoleonic era. M√ºhlbach'Äôs prose is both evocative and accessible, capturing the complexities of private ambition and public duty amid the upheavals of war, romance, and a rapidly changing Europe. The work reflects the literary style characteristic of M√ºhlbach, blending historical accuracy with dramatic flair, thereby providing readers with an immersive experience of the historical period. L. M√ºhlbach, a pen name for the German author Luise M√ºhlbach, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous politics of her own time, the 19th century, a period marked by revolutions and the question of national identity. Her extensive travel across Europe and keen interest in historical figures provided her with a rich backdrop from which to draw her characters and their emotional struggles. M√ºhlbach often sought to depict strong female figures in history, making "Queen Hortense" a fitting reflection of her literary pursuits. I recommend "Queen Hortense" to readers interested in historical fiction that not only entertains but also educates. M√ºhlbach'Äôs nuanced portrayal of Hortense offers insights into the intersection of personal agency and historical forces, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of Napoleonic history and literary aficionados alike.
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Rating★★★ 3.4 (10)
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length10 hrs 50 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2DAYS OF CHILDHOOD AND OF THE REVOLUTION.: CHAPTER
3BOOK II.
4THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.: CHAPTER
5BOOK III.
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6THE RESTORATION.: CHAPTER
7BOOK IV.
8THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.: CHAPTER
9ILLUSTRATIONS.
10QUEEN HORTENSE.
11BOOK I.: DAYS OF CHILDHOOD AND OF THE REVOLUTION.
12CHAPTER I.: DAYS OF CHILDHOOD.
13CHAPTER II.: THE PROPHECY.
14CHAPTER III.: CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVOLUTION.
15CHAPTER IV.: GENERAL BUONAPARTE.
16CHAPTER V.: THE MARRIAGE.
17CHAPTER VI.: BONAPARTE IN ITALY.
18CHAPTER VII.: VICISSITUDES OF DESTINY.
19CHAPTER VIII.: BONAPARTE'S RETURN FROM EGYPT.
20BOOK II.: THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.
21CHAPTER I.: A FIRST LOVE.
22CHAPTER II.: LOUIS BONAPARTE AND DUROC.
23CHAPTER III.: CONSUL AND KING.
24CHAPTER IV.: THE CALUMNY.
25CHAPTER V.: KING OR EMPEROR.
26CHAPTER VI.: NAPOLEON'S HEIR.
27CHAPTER VII.: PREMONITIONS.
28CHAPTER VIII.: THE DIVORCE.
29CHAPTER IX.: THE KING OF HOLLAND.
30CHAPTER X.: JUNOT, THE DUKE D'ABRANTES.
31CHAPTER XI.: LOUIS NAPOLEON AS A VENDER OF VIOLETS.
32CHAPTER XII.: THE DAYS OF MISFORTUNE.
33CHAPTER XIII.: THE ALLIES IN PARIS.
34CHAPTER XIV.: CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE QUEEN AND LOUISE DE COCHELET.
35CHAPTER XV.: QUEEN HORTENSE AND THE EMPEROR ALEXANDER.
36CHAPTER XVI.: THE NEW UNCLES.
37CHAPTER XVII.: DEATH OF THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE.
38BOOK III.: THE RESTORATION.
39CHAPTER I.: THE RETURN OF THE BOURBONS.
40CHAPTER II.: THE BOURBONS AND THE BONAPARTES.
41CHAPTER III.: MADAME DE STAËL.
42CHAPTER IV.: MADAME DE STAËL'S RETURN TO PARIS.
43CHAPTER V.: MADAME DE STAËL'S VISIT TO QUEEN HORTENSE.
44CHAPTER VI.: THE OLD AND THE NEW ERA.
45CHAPTER VII.: KING LOUIS XVIII.
46CHAPTER VIII.: THE DRAWING-KOOM OF THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.
47CHAPTER IX.: THE BURIAL OF LOUIS XVI. AND HIS WIFE.
48CHAPTER X.: NAPOLEON'S RETURN FROM ELBA.
49CHAPTER XI.: LOUIS XVIII.'S DEPARTURE AND NAPOLEON'S ARRIVAL.
50CHAPTER XII.: THE HUNDRED DAYS.
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