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... soon cut short , for in April , 1810 , the dreaded blow came . The ... Emperor Napoleon's ambition gained a mastery . over his affections , and to please the nation , who clamoured for a direct heir , he divorced his truly .. devoted ...
... soon cut short , for in April , 1810 , the dreaded blow came . The ... Emperor Napoleon's ambition gained a mastery . over his affections , and to please the nation , who clamoured for a direct heir , he divorced his truly .. devoted ...
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... soon found themselves the centre of a large circle of sympathizing friends . From . London , Queen Hortense and her son watched with deep interest the events that were passing in France , whilst Prince Louis ' visit to Paris had ...
... soon found themselves the centre of a large circle of sympathizing friends . From . London , Queen Hortense and her son watched with deep interest the events that were passing in France , whilst Prince Louis ' visit to Paris had ...
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... soon established . Thus was the great aim of Prince Louis ' life accomplished ; his star had faithfully led him on to victory , and in 1852 he exchanged the Pre- sident's chair for an Imperial crown . In gratitude to those who had ...
... soon established . Thus was the great aim of Prince Louis ' life accomplished ; his star had faithfully led him on to victory , and in 1852 he exchanged the Pre- sident's chair for an Imperial crown . In gratitude to those who had ...
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... Soon I hope to present the Empress to the nation , .. and the confidence they repose in me will secure their sympathy for her . " The Emperor's announcement was received in .. France , and in Europe generally , with satisfac- tion ...
... Soon I hope to present the Empress to the nation , .. and the confidence they repose in me will secure their sympathy for her . " The Emperor's announcement was received in .. France , and in Europe generally , with satisfac- tion ...
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... soon .. won a place in the hearts of the French people , and it may truly be said that throughout her reign- she ever testified the same kindly and philanthro- pic spirit . Nor did the Empress in her own- happiness forget the ...
... soon .. won a place in the hearts of the French people , and it may truly be said that throughout her reign- she ever testified the same kindly and philanthro- pic spirit . Nor did the Empress in her own- happiness forget the ...
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