VTG Biography THE TRAGIC EMPRESS by Maurice Paleologue - HC 1st Edition 1928
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VTG Biography THE TRAGIC EMPRESS by Maurice Paleologue - HC 1st Edition 1928. Published in 1928 by Harper & Brothers, this book is a valuable addition for collectors and history enthusiasts. The Tragic Empress: A Record of Intimate Talks with the Empress Eugegie 1901-1919" by Maurice Paleologue is a vintage hardcover first edition biography that delves into the life of Napoleon. Published in 1928 by Harper & Brothers, this book is a valuable addition for collectors and history enthusiasts. With a special focus on the tragic aspects of the empress, this English-language publication offers unique insights into the character of Napoleon and his historical significance. "The Tragic Empress by Maurice Paléologue is a 1928 book based on intimate conversations with Empress Eugénie, the widow of Napoleon III, between 1901 and 1911, offering her perspective on the Second French Empire, her relationship with her husband, and the political events that led to its downfall, particularly the Franco-Prussian War. The book presents her side of history, defending Napoleon III and reflecting on her role in decisions like the Mexican intervention, while Paléologue adds historical context and analysis."
