Book
The rebel empresses : Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, power and glamour in the struggle for Europe / Nancy Goldstone.
"When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Young and beautiful -- becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time -- they also 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 Eugénie 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. Eugénie's husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugénie 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 jump-off-the-page writing and in-depth research, 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."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316419420 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: viii, 625 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), map ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Genre: | Biographies. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 940.280922 Elisa-G | 31681010408680 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugâenie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Young and beautiful--becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time--they also 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 Eugâenie represented a new kind of empress--one who rebelled againsttradition 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. Eugâenie's husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugâenie 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 jump-off-the-page writing and in-depth research, 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"-- - Baker & Taylor
Follows Empresses Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France as they navigate political upheaval, personal hardships, and societal expectations in 19th-century Europe, challenging traditional roles while influencing their realms amid a rapidly modernizing and tumultuous era. - Grand Central Pub
From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling, ârichly detailed, entertainingâ chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century EuropeâElisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugénie, empress of Franceâand their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet. Young and beautifulâbecoming cultural and fashion icons of their timeâthey also played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change.
Â
Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugénie represented a new kind of empressâone 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. Eugénieâs husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake. Between them, Elisabeth and Eugénie 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 jump-off-the-page writing and in-depth research, 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.
