Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II
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"Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II" by M. Fleury de Chaboulon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the political intrigue surrounding Napoleon’s return to power and the tumultuous periods leading up to and following the Hundred Days. It describes the complex relationships and betrayals among Napoleon and his ministers, particularly focusing on espionage and diplomatic maneuvers.
The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Napoleon's attempts to navigate the treacherous political environment of post-1815 France, particularly relating to his interactions with various key figures like the Duke of Otranto, Fouché, and Austrian agents. This portion reveals the Emperor's suspicions regarding these ministers' loyalties and his worry about plots against his reign. The narrative emphasizes Napoleon's strategic mindset and the political chess game unfolding as he seeks to maintain power against ambitious adversaries and the backdrop of foreign threats, leading the reader to an intricate portrayal of the power struggles of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fleury de Chaboulon, Pierre Alexandre Édouard, baron, 1779-1835 |
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| Title | Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II |
| Credits |
Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Biography |
| Subject | France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Elba and the Hundred Days, 1814-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24718 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24718-2 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 787 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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