author
Imbert de Saint-Amand
1834–1900
A French diplomat turned popular historian, he became known for lively books about Napoleon, the French court, and the women who shaped royal history. His work brought dramatic episodes of French history to a wide reading public in the late 19th century.
6 Audiobooks
La Cour de Louis XIV
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
The Duchess of Berry and the Court of Charles X
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
The court of Louis XV
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
The Court of the Empress Josephine
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
Marie Antoinette and the Downfall of Royalty
by Imbert de Saint-Amand
About the author
Born in Paris in 1834 and dying there in 1900, Imbert de Saint-Amand was a French diplomat and historian. Library and reference sources identify him more fully as Arthur-Léon-Georges Imbert de Saint-Amand, and they consistently place him among the prolific writers who helped 19th-century readers revisit the French monarchy, the Revolution, and the Napoleonic era.
He is especially remembered for accessible historical works centered on court life and political personalities, including books on Marie Antoinette, Louis XIV, Louis XV, Josephine, and Napoleon III. Many of his titles were widely circulated in French and also translated into English, which helped his storytelling reach readers well beyond France.
His books often focus on the people around power as much as power itself, giving special attention to queens, empresses, salons, and court society. That combination of political history and human drama is a big part of why his work still attracts readers looking for an engaging way into French history.