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A collection of correspondence between Napoleon Bonaparte and his beloved, Marie Louise, who became Empress of France. Charles de la Roncire, the author of this study, focuses on the romantic and personal dimensions of the relationship, revealing not only the political turmoil of the era, but also the emotional relapses of the great leader. The letters are full of passion, personal reflections and expressions of longing, offering the reader a unique insight into Napoleon’s private life, dreams and anxieties about power.