CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

1805

ITALY AND STRASBOURG

The Journey to Italy--Grand Review at Marengo--Napoleon’s Reconciliation with Jérôme--The Coronation at Milan--The Emperor’s Satisfaction--Eugène, Viceroy of Italy--Joséphine’s Grief--Napoleon’s Attachment to His Wife--The Fêtes at Genoa--Hurried Return to France--Joséphine at Plombières--The Austerlitz Campaign--Joséphine’s Sojourn at Strasbourg--Her Life There--Napoleon’s Letters During the Campaign 169