Emma, Lady Hamilton
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
From the back streets of Cheshire to the glittering courts of Naples and the heart of Britain's greatest naval hero, the life of Emma Hamilton stands as one of history's most extraordinary ascents. Edward Bishop's Emma, Lady Hamilton chronicles the remarkable journey of a blacksmith's daughter who, through sheer force of personality, beauty, and ambition, transformed herself into a celebrated society beauty, diplomat's wife, and the passionate companion of Admiral Lord Nelson at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. Bishop presents his subject with vivid authority, grounding Emma's personal drama within the sweeping political and military currents of late 18th- and early 19th-century Europe. The biography illuminates the contradictions of an era that both celebrated and condemned her — a woman of immense influence who died penniless in exile, betrayed by the very establishment she had charmed. For anyone captivated by the intersection of war, passion, and power, Emma's story poses a haunting question: can a life of such dazzling brilliance truly end in obscurity?
Author: Edward Bishop
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
From the back streets of Cheshire to the glittering courts of Naples and the heart of Britain's greatest naval hero, the life of Emma Hamilton stands as one of history's most extraordinary ascents. Edward Bishop's Emma, Lady Hamilton chronicles the remarkable journey of a blacksmith's daughter who, through sheer force of personality, beauty, and ambition, transformed herself into a celebrated society beauty, diplomat's wife, and the passionate companion of Admiral Lord Nelson at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. Bishop presents his subject with vivid authority, grounding Emma's personal drama within the sweeping political and military currents of late 18th- and early 19th-century Europe. The biography illuminates the contradictions of an era that both celebrated and condemned her — a woman of immense influence who died penniless in exile, betrayed by the very establishment she had charmed. For anyone captivated by the intersection of war, passion, and power, Emma's story poses a haunting question: can a life of such dazzling brilliance truly end in obscurity?