9781331795247 - The Princess Mathilde Bonaparte (Classic Reprint) de Sergeant, Philip Walsingham (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book journeys into the remarkable life and times of Princess Mathilde Bonaparte, daughter of Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest brother, and thus niece to the emperor himself. The text recounts the story of her youth in Italy, her marriage into Russian aristocracy, and her eventual return to France, where she became a prominent figure in the cultural and political landscape. The author explores the complex relationships within the Bonaparte family, the influence of the Russian court on Mathilde's life, and her role as a leading hostess and patron of the arts during the Second Empire. Through the author's detailed account, readers gain insight into the world of 19th-century European nobility, the artistic and intellectual currents of the time, and the captivating character of Princess Mathilde herself. 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.