The Veiled Empress (Hardcover)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Tradd Street Press, 2026

1026065615 / 9781026065617

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Hardcover. "The Veiled Empress" is a captivating historical study and biography that delves into one of the most intriguing legends of the nineteenth century. The work follows the extraordinary life of Aimee Dubuc de Rivery, a young woman from Martinique and cousin to the Empress Josephine. According to historical tradition and the research presented by Benjamin A. Morton, Aimee was captured by pirates while at sea and eventually sold into the harem of the Ottoman Sultan in Constantinople. Morton traces her rise from a captive to the influential position of Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Mahmud II. The narrative explores her purported role in bridging Western and Eastern cultures during a period of significant geopolitical transformation. By examining the connections between the French court and the Topkapi Palace, "The Veiled Empress" offers a unique perspective on the hidden influences that shaped Ottoman policy and reform. This account serves as both a romantic adventure and a serious historical inquiry, providing readers with a fascinating look at the intersections of fate, power, and international diplomacy in the age of Napoleon.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titre
The Veiled Empress (Hardcover)
Auteur
Benjamin A. Morton
Éditeur
Tradd Street Press
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Hardcover
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
1026065615
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9781026065617

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