This book presents a series of conversations between the author and Empress Eugenie. The Empress provides striking insights into her life with Napoleon III, her reflections on their reign, and her perspectives on the major political events that shaped her time. The author, an official working for the French Republic, records these conversations with a keen eye, capturing the Empress's wit and unwavering resilience amidst personal tragedy and political upheaval. These conversations illuminate the complexities of the Second Empire, a period of great change and turmoil in French history. The author delves into the Empress's views on the political mistakes made by Napoleon III, particularly their ill-fated decision to intervene in Mexico and the disastrous Franco-Prussian War. The Empress also discusses her relationship with the Vatican and the challenges faced by the Catholic Church during this period of political and social transformation. Throughout the book, the Empress's unwavering belief in her husband's noble intentions shines through. She firmly rejects the negative portrayals of Napoleon III as a despot, emphasizing his idealism and his commitment to the welfare of France. Her recollections offer a unique and intimate glimpse into one of the most controversial reigns in French history, providing valuable insights into the personal and political dynamics of the period.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a series of conversations between the author and Empress Eugenie. The Empress provides striking insights into her life with Napoleon III, her reflections on their reign, and her perspectives on the major political events that shaped her time. The author, an official working for the French Republic, records these conversations with a keen eye, capturing the Empress's wit and unwavering resilience amidst personal tragedy and political upheaval. These conversations illuminate the complexities of the Second Empire, a period of great change and turmoil in French history. The author delves into the Empress's views on the political mistakes made by Napoleon III, particularly their ill-fated decision to intervene in Mexico and the disastrous Franco-Prussian War. The Empress also discusses her relationship with the Vatican and the challenges faced by the Catholic Church during this period of political and social transformation. Throughout the book, the Empress's unwavering belief in her husband's noble intentions shines through. She firmly rejects the negative portrayals of Napoleon III as a despot, emphasizing his idealism and his commitment to the welfare of France. Her recollections offer a unique and intimate glimpse into one of the most controversial reigns in French history, providing valuable insights into the personal and political dynamics of the period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330548523_0
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