Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 01 by Louis Constant Wairy

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Author Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
Translator Clark, Walter, 1846-1924
Uniform Title Mémoires de Constant
Title Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 01
Note English
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 01" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical memoir published in the early 19th century. The book offers intimate insights into the life and character of Napoleon Bonaparte, framed through the experiences of Wairy, who served as his premier valet de chambre for many years. This account aims to present both the public persona and the private life of Napoleon, detailing not only his great achievements but also his human flaws and the realities of his daily existence. The opening of the memoir sets the stage by describing the author's background and the circumstances that led him to serve Napoleon. Wairy recounts his early life, marked by family upheaval and his eventual rise to service under the Bonaparte family. He emphasizes the importance of recounting personal observations over politically motivated accounts, intending to shed light on aspects of Napoleon’s character that are often overlooked. In these initial chapters, Wairy also introduces key figures in Napoleon's circle and presents anecdotes that highlight the juxtaposition of Napoleon's formidable public image with his more relatable, human traits as seen through the eyes of someone who shared his private life closely. (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 Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets
Subject Valets -- France -- Biography
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EBook-No. 3568
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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