Napoleon’s Letters to Josephine, 1796-1812

These are the letters Napoleon wrote to his wife Josephine across the years of his rise and rule, from ardent early declarations of love composed on campaign to the cooler tones of later imperial life. By turns passionate, jealous, tender, and imperious, they reveal the private man behind the legend of the emperor. Written in the heat of war and power, they cast an intimate light on one of history’s most consequential and turbulent marriages. A fascinating primary document for anyone drawn to Napoleon, Josephine, and the drama of the Napoleonic age.