The Silent Architects of Empire: Women in Napoleon’s Shadow

Exploring the personal and political influence of the women who defined an era

Jan Rinaldi (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

268 Seiten

2025
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-51201-7 (ISBN)

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History remembers Napoleon Bonaparte as a brilliant strategist and an unyielding ruler, but behind his meteoric rise stood a network of extraordinary women-silent yet indispensable architects of his empire.From the captivating Josephine de Beauharnais, whose charm and connections secured Napoleon's place in society, to the politically astute Marie Louise of Austria, who became the mother of his heir, this book uncovers the lives of the women who shaped the Napoleonic era. Through ambition, sacrifice, and resilience, they influenced the course of history, navigating the treacherous world of power and intrigue.Drawing on historical records, personal correspondence, and contemporary accounts, The Silent Architects of Empire sheds light on the complex relationships, political maneuvering, and enduring legacies of the women who lived in Napoleon's shadow-yet left an indelible mark on his empire.A compelling exploration of love, power, and survival, this book reclaims the voices of the women who helped shape an era, proving that history is never written by one person alone.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	2.2.2025
Verlagsort	Dietikon
Sprache	englisch
Maße	148 x 210 mm
Gewicht	390 g
Themenwelt	Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik
Schlagworte	Empire and Intrigue • Feminine Influence in Politics • Josephine de Beauharnais • Marie Louise of Austria • Napoleonic Consorts • Napoleon's Women • Napoleon’s Women • political influence of women • Power behind the throne • Royal Affairs and Scandals • Women in History • Women of the Napoleonic Era
ISBN-10	3-384-51201-4 / 3384512014
ISBN-13	978-3-384-51201-7 / 9783384512017
Zustand	Neuware