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.
Audiobook details
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
34CHAPTER XIV.: CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE QUEEN AND LOUISE DE COCHELET.
2DAYS OF CHILDHOOD AND OF THE REVOLUTION.: CHAPTER
35CHAPTER XV.: QUEEN HORTENSE AND THE EMPEROR ALEXANDER.
3BOOK II.
36CHAPTER XVI.: THE NEW UNCLES.
4THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.: CHAPTER
37CHAPTER XVII.: DEATH OF THE EMPRESS JOSEPHINE.
5BOOK III.
38BOOK III.: THE RESTORATION.
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6THE RESTORATION.: CHAPTER
39CHAPTER I.: THE RETURN OF THE BOURBONS.
7BOOK IV.
40CHAPTER II.: THE BOURBONS AND THE BONAPARTES.
8THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.: CHAPTER
41CHAPTER III.: MADAME DE STAËL.
9ILLUSTRATIONS.
42CHAPTER IV.: MADAME DE STAËL'S RETURN TO PARIS.
10QUEEN HORTENSE.
43CHAPTER V.: MADAME DE STAËL'S VISIT TO QUEEN HORTENSE.
11BOOK I.: DAYS OF CHILDHOOD AND OF THE REVOLUTION.
44CHAPTER VI.: THE OLD AND THE NEW ERA.
12CHAPTER I.: DAYS OF CHILDHOOD.
45CHAPTER VII.: KING LOUIS XVIII.
13CHAPTER II.: THE PROPHECY.
46CHAPTER VIII.: THE DRAWING-KOOM OF THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.
14CHAPTER III.: CONSEQUENCES OF THE REVOLUTION.
47CHAPTER IX.: THE BURIAL OF LOUIS XVI. AND HIS WIFE.
15CHAPTER IV.: GENERAL BUONAPARTE.
48CHAPTER X.: NAPOLEON'S RETURN FROM ELBA.
16CHAPTER V.: THE MARRIAGE.
49CHAPTER XI.: LOUIS XVIII.'S DEPARTURE AND NAPOLEON'S ARRIVAL.
17CHAPTER VI.: BONAPARTE IN ITALY.
50CHAPTER XII.: THE HUNDRED DAYS.
18CHAPTER VII.: VICISSITUDES OF DESTINY.
51CHAPTER XIII.: NAPOLEON'S LAST ADIEU.
19CHAPTER VIII.: BONAPARTE'S RETURN FROM EGYPT.
52BOOK IV.: THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.
20BOOK II.: THE QUEEN OF HOLLAND.
53CHAPTER I.: THE BANISHMENT OF THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.
21CHAPTER I.: A FIRST LOVE.
54CHAPTER II.: LOUIS NAPOLEON AS A CHILD.
22CHAPTER II.: LOUIS BONAPARTE AND DUROC.
55CHAPTER III.: THE REVOLUTION OF 1830.
23CHAPTER III.: CONSUL AND KING.
56CHAPTER IV.: THE REVOLUTION IN ROME, AND THE SONS OF HORTENSE.
24CHAPTER IV.: THE CALUMNY.
57CHAPTER V.: THE DEATH OF PRINCE NAPOLEON.
25CHAPTER V.: KING OR EMPEROR.
58CHAPTER VI.: THE FLIGHT FROM ITALY.
26CHAPTER VI.: NAPOLEON'S HEIR.
59CHAPTER VII.: THE PILGRIMAGE.
27CHAPTER VII.: PREMONITIONS.
60CHAPTER VIII.: LOUIS PHILIIPE AND THE DUCHESS OF ST. LEU.
28CHAPTER VIII.: THE DIVORCE.
61CHAPTER IX.: THE DEPARTURE OF THE DUCHESS FROM PARIS.
29CHAPTER IX.: THE KING OF HOLLAND.
62CHAPTER X.: PILGRIMAGE THROUGH FRANCE.
30CHAPTER X.: JUNOT, THE DUKE D'ABRANTES.
63CHAPTER XI.: FRAGMENT FROM THE MEMOIRS OF QUEEN HORTENSE.
31CHAPTER XI.: LOUIS NAPOLEON AS A VENDER OF VIOLETS.
64CHAPTER XII.: THE PILGRIM.
32CHAPTER XII.: THE DAYS OF MISFORTUNE.
65CHAPTER XIII.: CONCLUSION.
33CHAPTER XIII.: THE ALLIES IN PARIS.
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