Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.html.images 220 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.epub3.images 160 kB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.epub.images 163 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.epub.noimages 142 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.kf8.images 386 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.kindle.images 372 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561.txt.utf-8 205 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/3561/pg3561-h.zip 160 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Editor Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923
Title Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11
Note Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The memoirs provide a first-hand narrative of Napoleon's life, particularly focusing on the events and intricacies during the years 1809 to 1812, as seen through the perspective of Bourrienne, who served as Napoleon's private secretary. The content delves into Napoleon's military campaigns, political maneuvers, and personal relationships, offering insights into his character and the historical context of his rule. At the start of the memoir, the reader is introduced to various historical events, such as Napoleon's approach to Vienna and the siege of the city, as well as his interactions with important figures such as the Archduchess Maria Louisa and Marshals in his army. Bourrienne describes the challenges faced by Napoleon, including issues of trade, the smuggling of goods in Hamburg, and the Emperor's efforts to control the press. The opening also touches on Napoleon's complex relationship with his family, particularly with his brother Jerome, and the sycophantic adulation from ecclesiastical figures during the Festival of St. Napoleon. Overall, this portion sets the stage for a deep exploration of Napoleon's reign, highlighting both his triumphs and the tensions that shaped his empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with private secretaries
Subject Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Subject Private secretaries -- France -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 3561
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 41 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!