Becker examines the life of Eugnie de Montijo, Countess of Teba. The ultimate unrequited love story, Eugnie tried to commit suicide twice, devastated that the Dukes of Alba and Sesto each preferred her sister. She reluctantly agreed to marry Napoleon's nephew and emerged as one of the most powerful women in history.
Becker examines the life of Eugnie de Montijo, Countess of Teba. The ultimate unrequited love story, Eugnie tried to commit suicide twice, devastated ...
Summary: Frustrations of a single woman and the Napoleonic heir of France that led to their marriage in the most magnificent wedding during the most romantic era of European history Principals: Emperor Napoleon III; Eugenie de Montijo, Countess of Teba; and her girlhood and lifetime love, the Duke of Sesto Theme: The ultimate unrequited love story: a woman who tried to commit suicide twice, devastated that the Dukes of Alba and Sesto each preferred her sister. Eugenie reluctantly agreed to marry Napoleon's nephew and emerged as one of the most powerful women in history. Influence:...
Summary: Frustrations of a single woman and the Napoleonic heir of France that led to their marriage in the most magnificent wedding during the most r...
