Publisher's Synopsis
The Princess Mathilde Bonaparte is a book written by Philip Walsingham Sergeant in 1915. The book is a biography of Mathilde Bonaparte, who was a member of the Bonaparte family and a cousin of Napoleon Bonaparte. Mathilde was born in 1820 and lived a fascinating life as a princess, a salon hostess, and a patron of the arts.The book provides a detailed account of Mathilde's life, from her childhood in Italy to her marriage to Anatole Demidoff, a wealthy Russian prince. Sergeant also explores Mathilde's relationships with other members of the Bonaparte family, including her cousin Napoleon III and her uncle, Joseph Bonaparte.Throughout the book, Sergeant paints a vivid picture of Mathilde's life in the 19th century, including her travels throughout Europe and her involvement in the political and cultural events of the time. He also delves into Mathilde's personal life, including her struggles with infertility and her eventual estrangement from her husband.Overall, The Princess Mathilde Bonaparte is a fascinating biography that provides a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most interesting members of the Bonaparte family.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.
