ISBN: 9780802117700 - The Rose of Martinique: A Life of Napoleon's Josephine (30 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. One of the most remarkable women of the modern era, Josephine Bonaparte was born Rose de Tasher on her family's sugar plantation in Martinique. She embodied all the characteristics of a true Creole-sensuality, vivacity, and willfulness. Using diaries and letters, Andrea Stuart expertly re-creates Josephine's whirlwind of a life, which began with an isolated Caribbean childhood and led to a marriage that would usher her onto the world stage and crown her empress of France.Josephine managed to be in the forefront of every important episode of her era's turbulent history: from the rise of the West Indian slave plantations that bankrolled Europe's rapid economic development, to the decaying of the ancien regime, to the French Revolution itself, from which she barely escaped the guillotine.Rescued from near starvation, she grew to epitomize the wild decadence of post-revolutionary Paris. It was there that Josephine first caught the eye of Napoleon Bonaparte. A true partner to Napoleon, she was equal parts political adviser, hostess par excellence, confidante, and passionate lover. In this captivating biography, Stuart brings her so utterly to life that we finally understand why Napoleon's last word before dying was the name he had given her: Josephine.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. One of the most remarkable women of the modern era, Josephine Bonaparte was born Rose de Tasher on her family's sugar plantation in Martinique. She embodied all the characteristics of a true Creole-sensuality, vivacity, and willfulness. Using diaries and letters, Andrea Stuart expertly re-creates Josephine's whirlwind of a life, which began with an isolated Caribbean childhood and led to a marriage that would usher her onto the world stage and crown her empress of France.Josephine managed to be in the forefront of every important episode of her era's turbulent history: from the rise of the West Indian slave plantations that bankrolled Europe's rapid economic development, to the decaying of the ancien regime, to the French Revolution itself, from which she barely escaped the guillotine.Rescued from near starvation, she grew to epitomize the wild decadence of post-revolutionary Paris. It was there that Josephine first caught the eye of Napoleon Bonaparte. A true partner to Napoleon, she was equal parts political adviser, hostess par excellence, confidante, and passionate lover. In this captivating biography, Stuart brings her so utterly to life that we finally understand why Napoleon's last word before dying was the name he had given her: Josephine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition.

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reissue Edition; First Printing. 6.25 X 1.25 X 9.5 inches; 455 pages; color and B&W illustrations. Few very minor, faint smudges on the exterior edges of textblock. Very minor shelf rubbing on DJ. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. DJ is not price-clipped.; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. (1st US, 1st) Large, thicker, heavy book, red cloth spine, dark blue boards, very bright gilt lettering on spine with border, yellow inside covers and adjacent end papers, 455 pages. DJ glossy with colorful illustration of woman on front and spine, praise on back from New Statesman, Antonia Fraser in Sunday Times, and others. DJ has very tiny scratch at bottom back tip. Fine DJ/Very Fine book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Excellent condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. xiii, 455 pp. LCC: 2003064145.

1st Edition in this form. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 455 pages; Description: xiii, 455 p., 16 p. of plate : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-441) and index. Subjects: Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1763-1814) --Marriage --Empresses --France --Biography. Summary: Although eventually married to the colossus of her age, Josephine Bonaparte's life was dramatic and eventful before ever meeting Napoleon. Josephine was one of the most remarkable women of the modern era. Andrea Stuart focuses on the woman herself and brings her so utterly to life that we finally understand why Napoleon's last word before dying in exile was the name he had given her, "Josephine." Using diaries and letters, Stuart expertly re-creates Josephine's whirlwind life, which ranged from an isolated Caribbean childhood to being crowned Empress of France. Born Rose de Tasher on her family's Martinique sugar plantation, she was vivacious, pleasure-loving, sensual, and compassionate -- a true Creole. This particular background contributed so immeasurably to who she was as a person that it's impossible to imagine her emerging from any other society, and as a London-based Jamaican, "Stuart is particularly well qualified to appreciate Rose's idyllic Caribbean childhood and her sense of strangeness when she arrived in Europe" (Irish Times) as a dowdy sixteen-year-old to marry a Parisian nobleman. 1 Kg. …

1st Edition in this form. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 455 pages; Description: xiii, 455 p., 16 p. of plate : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 431-441) and index. Subjects: Josephine, Empress, consort of Napoleon I, Emperor of the French (1763-1814) --Marriage --Empresses --France --Biography. Summary: Although eventually married to the colossus of her age, Josephine Bonaparte's life was dramatic and eventful before ever meeting Napoleon. Josephine was one of the most remarkable women of the modern era. Andrea Stuart focuses on the woman herself and brings her so utterly to life that we finally understand why Napoleon's last word before dying in exile was the name he had given her, "Josephine." Using diaries and letters, Stuart expertly re-creates Josephine's whirlwind life, which ranged from an isolated Caribbean childhood to being crowned Empress of France. Born Rose de Tasher on her family's Martinique sugar plantation, she was vivacious, pleasure-loving, sensual, and compassionate -- a true Creole. This particular background contributed so immeasurably to who she was as a person that it's impossible to imagine her emerging from any other society, and as a London-based Jamaican, "Stuart is particularly well qualified to appreciate Rose's idyllic Caribbean childhood and her sense of strangeness when she arrived in Europe" (Irish Times) as a dowdy sixteen-year-old to marry a Parisian nobleman. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book. Full number line including the "1". Green cloth, red spine boards with gold lettering .Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. DUST JACKET complete, NOT price-clipped. Minor rubbing on dust jacket. One small tear at base of spine area of dust jacket. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. Photos coming! In the meantime, contact us now for pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately. Synopsis: One of the most remarkable women of the modern era, Josephine Bonaparte was born Rose de Tasher on her family's sugar plantation in Martinique. She embodied all the characteristics of a true Creole-sensuality, vivacity, and willfulness. Using diaries and letters, Andrea Stuart expertly re-creates Josephine's whirlwind of a life, which began with an isolated Caribbean childhood and led to a marriage that would usher her onto the world stage and crown her empress of France. Josephine managed to be in the forefront of every important episode of her era's turbulent history: from the rise of the West Indian slave plantations that bankrolled Europe's rapid economic development, to the decaying of the ancient régime, to the French Revolution itself, from which she barely escaped the guillotine. Rescued from near starvation, she grew to epitomize the wild decadence of post-revolutionary Paris. It was there that Josephine first caught the eye of Napoleon Bonaparte. A true partner to Napoleon, she was equal parts political adviser, hostess par excellence, confidante, and passionate lover. In this captivating biography, Stuart brings her so utterly to life that we finally understand why Napoleon's last word before dying was the name he had given her: Josephine.…

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped ($27.50 price intact). Published by Grove Press, 2003. Octavo. Red boards over green boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. 455 pages. ISBN: 9780802117700. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. …

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