Williams, Kate

Josephine: Desire, Ambition, Napoleon

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ISBN 13:: 9780099551423
author:: Williams, Kate
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Arrow
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 368
Dimensions:: 12.9 x 2.4 x 19.8 cm
Genre:: Biography,Historical, Countries & Regions,
Condition:: New
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Josephine Desire, Ambition, Napoleon by Kate Williams is a captivating biography that tells the remarkable story of a woman whose energy and ambition often took a backseat to the military might of her famous partner. Abandoned in Paris after being left by her aristocratic husband, Josephine's future seemed uncertain. Yet, she survived the Terror and emerged as a hostess and diplomat, surprising everyone with her ability to encourage the advances of a young Corsican soldier. As Napoleon's fame grew, so did his obsession with an heir, leaving Josephine desperate and jealous. The woman who had once enchanted France was now forced to watch from the sidelines as Napoleon married a younger woman and produced a child. This biography sheds light on the searing story of Josephine's life, exploring themes of sexual obsession, politics, and surviving in a man's world. Through Josephine's remarkable journey, Williams reveals a complex and fascinating figure who was both a fabulous hostess and a skilled diplomat. With her by Napoleon's side, he became one of Europe's greatest leaders, but at what cost to Josephine? This is a story of love, loss, and survival that will leave you intrigued.

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