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Napoleon Iii And His Regime: An Extravaganza (Modernist Studies),Used
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Referred To In His Time As The Pretender And The Sphinx Of The Tuileries, Louis Napolon Bonapartethe Nephew Of Emperor Napoleon I Of France And Himself Ruler Of The Second Empire (18521870)So Managed The Manufacture Of His Public Image And The Masking Of His Private Self That He Is, Ultimately, Unknowable To This Day. From The Mysterious Circumstances Of His Conception In 1807 To The Strange Events Of His Downfall In 1870 And Death In 1873, He Lived, Loved, And Reigned In An Extraordinary Aura Of Myth And Fantasy Under The Shadow Of His More Famous Uncle.Taking A Highly Innovative Approach To This Intriguing Historical Figure, David Baguley Entertains Sources In A Mlange Of Media And Formspictures, Performances, Spectacles, Rituals, Music, Fiction, Poems, Plays, Architecture, Fashion, As Well As Louis Napolons Own Writingsto Explore How The Ruler Was Represented, Invented, And Interpreted By Detractors And Defenders Alike. The Dynamic Process By Which The Legend Of Napoleon Iii Was Elaborately Fabricated And Then Vigorously Dismantled Unfolds Under Baguleys Hand Not Chronologically But By Generic Categories, Reflecting The Authors Underlying Conviction That History And Literary Depictments Are Not As Incompatible As Is Often Assumed.Baguley Examines Works By, Among Many Others, Victor Hugo, Karl Marx, Mile Zola, Honor Daumier, Jacques Offenbach, Gustave Flaubert, And Elizabeth Barrett Browning That Range From History And Biography To Romanticized Versions Of The Emperors Feats To Parody, Caricature, And Satire. With Its Conspiratorial Origins, Its Rising And Dramatically Falling Action, Its Schemes, Scandals, And Tragic Denouement, The Second Empire Appears Designed To Inspire Writers And Artists. Napoleon Iii, Baguley Observes, Could Well Have Been The Central Character, Or Temperament, In A Naturalist Novel.While Most Historians Consider Louis Napolons Coup Dtat Of December 1851 To Be His Boldest Endeavor, Baguley Shows In This Expansive And Eloquent Work That His Most Extravagant Venture Was To Found A Second Napoleonic Empire, And He Illustrates Not Only The Power Of The Name And The Image But Also The Precariousness Of The Emperors Reliance Upon Them. For Napoleon Iii, Dissimulation Was His Natural State; Opportunist Or Utopian Reformer, Or Something In Between, He Must Remain One Of Historys Most Elusive And Controversial Figures, Ever Resisting Final Assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary subject of 'Napoleon III and His Regime: An Extravaganza'? A: 'Napoleon III and His Regime: An Extravaganza' explores the life and reign of Louis Napoléon Bonaparte, the ruler of the Second Empire in France from 1852 to 1870, focusing on how his public image and private life were crafted and perceived throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by David Baguley, who examines various sources and media to analyze the representation of Napoleon III.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, which provides durability and a more premium feel compared to paperback editions.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Napoleon III and His Regime: An Extravaganza'? A: The book contains a total of 425 pages, offering an in-depth look into the life and legacy of Napoleon III.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is listed in 'Good Condition', indicating that it has been previously owned but remains in a state suitable for reading.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Napoleon III and His Regime: An Extravaganza' was published on November 1, 2000.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of myth, public image, and personal identity, as well as historical representation through various media, including literature and art.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study as it provides a comprehensive analysis of Napoleon III through scholarly research and various literary perspectives.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or images? A: While the description does not specify, books of this nature often include illustrations or images to support the historical narrative, though this should be verified in a physical copy.
- Q: Can I find references to other significant historical figures in this book? A: Yes, the book references several notable figures, including Victor Hugo, Karl Marx, and Émile Zola, discussing their interactions with or representations of Napoleon III.