Project Gutenberg 2010-04-19 Public domain in the USA. 190 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) 1805 1877 John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott Abbott, John Stevens Cabot Josephine Makers of History Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Josephine" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of Josephine Bonaparte, touching upon her origins in Martinique, her rise amidst the upheavals of the French Revolution, her tumultuous marriage, and her eventual prominence as Empress of France. The narrative also highlights the significant events during this period, showcasing not only Josephine’s struggles and character but also her relationships with notable figures of her time. The opening of the book introduces Josephine's early life in Martinique, where she is born to a family characterized by kindness and hospitality. Following the death of her parents, Josephine is raised by her aunt and uncle, who provide a nurturing environment, even for their slaves, invoking warmth and camaraderie. Reflecting on her childhood, Josephine's character is depicted through her interactions with the plantation slaves and her developing talents in music and culture. The opening portion sets the stage for her later experiences and relationships, indicating the significant role her early years and character traits will play in her future as she navigates love, societal changes, and power during one of history's most transformative periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1763-1814 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Marriage DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 449714 2025-07-13T07:15:38.562720 text/html 451994 2021-01-06T12:36:08 text/html 1432612 2025-07-13T07:15:46.536719 application/epub+zip 1439463 2025-07-13T07:15:40.847859 application/epub+zip 248691 2025-07-13T07:15:39.460653 application/epub+zip 1609133 2025-07-13T07:15:50.486120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1582975 2025-07-13T07:15:45.469693 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372824 2022-09-14T16:07:21.763750 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 405990 2025-07-13T07:15:37.814695 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405821 2021-01-06T12:36:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 405820 2021-01-06T12:36:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21646 2025-07-13T07:15:50.617114 application/rdf+xml 11912 2025-07-13T07:15:39.962689 image/jpeg 3175 2025-07-13T07:15:39.709672 image/jpeg 150908 2021-01-06T12:36:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 1087612 2021-01-06T12:36:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 150839 2021-01-06T12:36:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 1175268 2025-07-13T07:15:38.620689 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia