Marie Louise: Empress Of France, Duchess Of Parma

Marie Louise: Empress of France, Duchess of Parma is a biography written by E. M. Oddie. The book tells the story of Marie Louise, who was born in Austria and became the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She was a political pawn, used by her father and Napoleon to strengthen the alliance between France and Austria. Despite her initial reluctance, Marie Louise eventually fell in love with Napoleon and became Empress of France. However, after Napoleon's downfall, she was forced to flee to Austria with her son. The book explores Marie Louise's life in detail, including her marriages, motherhood, and political alliances. It also provides insights into the political and social climate of Europe during the early 19th century. Overall, Marie Louise: Empress of France, Duchess of Parma is a fascinating account of a woman who played a significant role in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.