The Celebrated Madame Campan: Lady In Waiting To Marie Antoinette And Confidante Of Napoleon (1914)

by Violette M. Montagu

Book Overview

""The Celebrated Madame Campan"" is a historical biography written by Violette M. Montagu in 1914. The book follows the life of Madame Campan, a lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette and confidante of Napoleon Bonaparte. Madame Campan was born in 1752 and began her career as a teacher before being appointed as a lady-in-waiting to the queen. She became known for her loyalty and dedication to Marie Antoinette, even during the French Revolution. After the queen's execution, Madame Campan served as a tutor to Napoleon's stepdaughter and later became a confidante to the emperor himself. The book provides a detailed account of Madame Campan's life, including her experiences during the French Revolution and her relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte. It also gives insight into the lives of Marie Antoinette and Napoleon, as seen through the eyes of Madame Campan. Overall, ""The Celebrated Madame Campan"" is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable woman who played a significant role in the lives of two of the most famous figures in French history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054876266X
• ISBN13: 9780548762660
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"