The Rebel Empresses: Elisabeth of Austria and Eugenie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for Europe (Hardback) - Nancy Goldstone

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A vivid historical adventure through the royal courts of nineteenth century Europe, telling the stories of rebel empresses Elisabeth of Austria and Eugenie of France

From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe-Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugenie, empress of France-and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era.

When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugenie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Not only were they both young and beautiful-becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time-but they played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change.

Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugenie represented a new kind of empress-one who rebelled against tradition and anticipated and embraced modern values. Yet both women endured hardship in their private and public lives. Elisabeth was plagued by a mother-in-law who snatched her infant children away and undermined her authority at court. Eugenie's husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugenie were personally involved in every major international confrontation in their turbulent century, which witnessed thrilling technological advances, as well as revolutions, assassinations, and wars.

With her characteristic in-depth research and jump-off-the-page writing, Nancy Goldstone brings to life these two remarkable women, as Europe goes through the convulsions that led up to the international landscape we recognize today.

About the Author

Nancy Goldstone is the author of numerous works of history. She lives in California. Visit her website for more information: http://www.nancygoldstone.com.

Contributor:
Nancy Goldstone
Imprint:
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher:
Orion Publishing Co
Release Date:
20 Mar 2025
Number of Pages:
640
Binding:
Hardback
ISBN13:
9781399603997

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