The Last Empress of France: The Rebellious Life of Eugenie de Montijo

The Last Empress of France: The Rebellious Life of Eugénie de Montijo Wydawca: Hanover Square Press Opis produktu The dramatic, untold story of Eugénie de Montijo, the woman who created haute couture, fought for women's rights, opened France's schools to girls and ruled the country as its last empress, yet today remains almost unknown. Although a nineteenth-century woman, her almost twenty-first century outlook was key to the creation of modern France. Viewed frequently as a mere "ornament of the throne" of her husband, Emperor Napoléon III, this Spanish-born aristocrat proved to be almost as fiery as her red hair, fighting against institutional limitations, establishing innovations in childcare and women's health, scientific research and education, battling anti-Semitism and "sex prejudice," all the while displaying a political acumen so sharp that her husband gave her sole control of the government during his absences and consulted her daily when he was home. But the triumphs and glamour of her life were coupled with heartbreak and tragedy. This first definitive American biography of Eugénie restores her far-reaching legacy to history. Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Price on Product Specyfikacja SKU: HVSQ064987641 EAN: 9781335012494 Waga: 485 g Author: Kladstrup, Petie Binding: Hardcover Pages: 336 Publication Year: 2025 BISAC Category 1: BIO022000 BISAC Category 2: HIS013000 BISAC Category 3: BIO006000