This week, theaters around the country will begin to screen “Napoleon,” a historical drama film based on the story of Napoleon Bonaparte. The film, starring Joaquin Phoenix in the titular role, chronicles Bonaparte’s rise to power and his relationship with Joséphine Bonaparte, his first wife, played by Vanessa Kirby. This week on Deconstructed, author Sandra Gulland joins Ryan Grim to talk about Joséphine Bonaparte and her life during major moments of French history. Gulland has written a series of historical novels based on the life of Joséphine Bonaparte, chronicling her life and rise to become empress. Gulland discusses Joséphine Bonaparte’s time in prison, her positioning within the French Revolution, and her relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte.
Transcript coming soon.
This content originally appeared on The Intercept and was authored by Deconstructed.
Deconstructed | Radio Free (2023-11-19T21:30:00+00:00) Who Was Napoleon’s Wife, Joséphine Bonaparte?. Retrieved from https://www.radiofree.org/2023/11/19/who-was-napoleons-wife-josephine-bonaparte/
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