The Rebel Empresses: Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for...

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Nancy Goldstone

The Rebel Empresses

Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for Europe

Nancy Goldstone

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Weidenfeld & Nicolson
24 June 2025

History; European history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history

From the acclaimed author of In the Shadow of the Empress comes the thrilling chronicle of two of the most influential and glamorous women in nineteenth-century Europe-Elisabeth, empress of Austria, and Eugenie, empress of France-and their efforts to rule amid the scandal, intrigue, tragedy, and violence of their era.

When they married Emperors Franz Joseph and Napoleon III, respectively, Elisabeth of Austria and Eugenie of France became two of the most famous women on the planet.

Not only were they both young and beautiful-becoming cultural and fashion icons of their time-but they played a pivotal role in ruling their realms during a tempestuous era characterized by unprecedented political and technological change.

Fearless, adventurous, and independent, Elisabeth and Eugenie represented a new kind of empress-one who rebelled against tradition and anticipated and embraced modern values.

Yet both women endured hardship in their private and public lives.

Elisabeth was plagued by a mother-in-law who snatched her infant children away and undermined her authority at court.

Eugenie's husband was an infamous philanderer who could not match the military prowess of his namesake.

Between them, Elisabeth and Eugenie were personally involved in every major international confrontation in their turbulent century, which witnessed thrilling technological advances, as well as revolutions, assassinations, and wars.

With her characteristic in-depth research and jump-off-the-page writing, Nancy Goldstone brings to life these two remarkable women, as Europe goes through the convulsions that led up to the international landscape we recognize today.

By: Nancy Goldstone
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 158mm, Spine: 48mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9781399603997
ISBN 10: 139960399X
Pages: 640
Publication Date: 24 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Nancy Goldstone is the author of numerous works of history. She lives in California. Visit her website for more information: http://www.nancygoldstone.com.

Reviews for The Rebel Empresses: Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France, Power and Glamour in the Struggle for Europe

Fascinating insight into the lives of two remarkable women...Goldstone's wry commentary enhances the narrative * Library Journal * A richly detailed, entertaining dual biography...Both women, in Goldstone's vibrant, wryly witty portraits, emerge as glamorous, strong-willed, and independent...In a brisk, lively narrative, Goldstone seamlessly interweaves the women's trials, challenges, and betrayals with the world events that swirled incessantly around them. * Kirkus * In this witty and astute account, historian Goldstone presents the turbulent and politically entwined lives of Elisabeth of Austria and Eugénie of France... It's an illuminating and thoroughly enjoyable view of the highborn milieu at the center of a period of rapid modernization. * Publishers Weekly *