The Bonapartes : The History of a Dynasty
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Book Description
The story of the Bonaparte Dynasty from Napoleon I to Napoleon III T his biography offers not just the story of Napoleon Bonaparte himself, but the history of his entire family during their time of rule. Although Napoleon I began life in an impoverished noble family, through his astonishing military career he was crowned Emperor of France. Three of his brothers became kings of French satellites, and Napoleon himself earned the acceptance of other monarchs of Europe by marrying MarieLouise, the daughter of the Austrian emperor. Although his only son, Napoleon II, died young and in exile, the dynasty sprang back to power under his nephew, Louis Napoleon, who became Napoleon III, but whoseson, the Prince Imperial, was killed in the Zulu War. The Bonapartesshows the importance of the entire Napoleonic dynasty in French history and traces the often difficult relationships between the members of the family.
About the Author
William H.C. Smith is a leading expert on the Bonapartes, and is the author of a biography of Napoleon III.
The Bonapartes: The History of a Dynasty,William H.C. Smith,Hambledon & London,1852854626,1769-1821,1789-1900,Bonaparte family,Emperor of the French,,Europe - France,Family,France,Historical - General,History,History - General History,History: World,I,,Military,Napoleon,European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland),History / France
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