Project Gutenberg 2006-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Imbert de Saint-Amand 1834 1900 Saint-Amand, Imbert de Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Léon, baron Imbert de Saint-Amand, Arthur Leon, baron Perry, Thomas Sergeant 1845 1928 The Court of the Empress Josephine Produced by Anne Soulard, Charles Aldarondo, Keren Vergon, Shawn Wheeler, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Court of the Empress Josephine" by Imbert de Saint-Amand is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the grandeur and intricacies of the imperial court during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife, Josephine. It delves into the fascinating dynamics, rivalries, and political maneuvers of a court characterized by its dazzling displays of power and wealth, as well as the ephemeral nature of such glory. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the early years of the Empire, particularly focusing on Josephine. It discusses the transition from the tumultuous atmosphere of the French Revolution to the establishment of the imperial court, emphasizing the tensions among Napoleon’s family, the courtiers, and the public. Through vivid descriptions, it highlights Josephine's anxieties regarding her uncertain future as Empress and the delicate balance she must maintain amidst court gossip and her husband's ambitions. The beginning of the narrative draws readers into the vibrant yet fraught world of the early 19th-century French Empire, replete with splendor and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1763-1814 DC Text Category: History - Other Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty 507494 2025-07-04T09:54:04.803909 text/html 507315 2025-01-12T18:12:36.651621 text/html 266042 2025-07-04T09:54:11.900844 application/epub+zip 272413 2025-07-04T09:54:07.516852 application/epub+zip 263923 2025-07-04T09:54:06.433853 application/epub+zip 498892 2025-07-04T09:54:15.609814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469227 2025-07-04T09:54:11.242810 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426627 2022-09-05T05:36:39.688876 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 485988 2025-07-04T09:54:04.453893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 485677 2020-12-26T23:51:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 485691 2020-12-26T23:51:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20009 2025-07-04T09:54:15.735812 application/rdf+xml 15820 2025-07-04T09:54:06.912836 image/jpeg 3934 2025-07-04T09:54:06.670838 image/jpeg 183938 2020-12-26T23:51:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 183721 2020-12-26T23:51:03 application/octet-stream application/zip 261823 2025-07-04T09:54:04.842929 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 fr.wikipedia