Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812: For the First Time Collected and Translated, With Notes Social, Historical, and Chronological, From Contemporary Sources

by Napoleon I.

Napoleon's Letters to Josephine, 1796–1812—for the first time collected and translated, this edition presents Napoleon’s personal correspondence with his wife alongside notes that illuminate the social, historical, and chronological backdrop of the era. The book also includes appendices with biographies, purported letters, and a historical timeline that places the letters in their grand historical arc.

This handsomely annotated collection offers insight into a defining relationship of the era, blending intimate words with the larger currents of war, politics, and empire. Readers will get a sense of how Napoleon spoke to Josephine during moments of triumph and trouble, as well as how contemporaries viewed the events that shaped Europe.

- A curated selection of letters with contemporary notes that shed light on people, places, and events
- Appendices exploring genealogies, reputed documents, and historical context
- A detailed chronology of campaigns and key moments in Napoleon’s career
- A bridge between personal correspondence and public history, useful for study and reflection

Ideal for readers of Napoleonic history, political biography, and war correspondence who want a window into the private side of a public figure. This edition is accessible to general readers while offering rich material for researchers.

Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2018

Reviews

[Evelyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an incredibly historically insightful book, however I primarily adore this collection for the romantic beauty it captures so uniquely. It is awfully human and I feel it speaks to our core natures. Even a man of war at the day's end will long to be held by his lover.