Clara Tschudi / E. M. Cope / EMCope
Napoleon’s Mother is a historical novel written by Clara Tschudi and published in 1900. The book tells the story of Letizia Ramolino, the mother of the famous French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The novel explores Letizia’s life from her childhood in Corsica to her marriage to Carlo Buonaparte and the birth of her children, including Napoleon. The book depicts Letizia as a strong and resilient woman who played a significant role in shaping her son’s character and ambitions. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the social and political landscape of Corsica and France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Through Letizia’s perspective, the novel offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of a woman who lived through a tumultuous period in European history. Overall, Napoleon’s Mother is a compelling and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on one of the most powerful and influential figures of the modern era.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.