The Empress Eugenie 1870 to 1910

By Edward Legge

Book Overview

The Empress Eugenie 1870 to 1910 is a biography written by Edward Legge that delves into the life of Eugenie de Montijo, the last empress of France. The book covers the period from 1870 to 1910, which was a time of great change and upheaval in Europe. Eugenie was born in Spain and married Napoleon III, the Emperor of France, in 1853. She was known for her beauty, fashion sense, and political influence during her time as empress. However, her reign was cut short by the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, which led to the downfall of Napoleon III and the end of the Second French Empire. Despite this, Eugenie continued to play an important role in European society and politics, and the book explores her life after the fall of the empire. The Empress Eugenie 1870 to 1910 is a fascinating look at a remarkable woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.1910. Her majesty�������s life since The Terrible Year. Together with the statement of her case. The Emperor�������s Own Story of Sedan. An Account of his exile and last days. And reminiscences of the Prince Imperial. From authentic sources. With illustrations and facsimiles letters. Contents: At Home in England; First Months of Exile; The Emperor�������s Last Days at Chislehurst; The Real Cause of the Emperor�������s Death; In the Blue Salon; The Emperor�������s Personality; Napoleon III at Sedan and at Wilhelmshohe; How We Lost Sedan; The Treaty Which Vanished from Chislehurst; Memories of the Prince Imperial; Some Letters of the Prince Imperial Written at Chislehurst; Letters Written by the Empress at Hastings and Chislehurst; My First Interview wit the Empress Eugenie; The Empress at Farnborough Hill; The Imperial Fete at Farnborough Hill; Where the Dead Rest; The Case for the Empress; The Emperor Portrays the Empress In Her True Colors; The Empress Eugenie�������s Millions and the Emperor�������s Fortune; The Empress in France; The Empress�������s Successful Lawsuit Against the State; Sorrow�������s Crown of Sorrow; Her Great Years: 1906-1910; A Literary Conspiracy; and The Empress Eugenie and Monsignor Goddard: Correspondence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417933208
• ISBN13: 9781417933204
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"