Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4 by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand
"Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4" by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This work provides a personal account of significant events during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy in France, reflecting on the socio-political landscape of the time through the author's experiences. Readers can expect a rich narrative that intertwines personal reflection with historical events, featuring notable
figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and various political actors of the era. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the events surrounding the Hundred Days in Paris, following Napoleon's return from exile. Chateaubriand articulates his observations of the political confusion and shifting loyalties as Bonaparte attempts to regain his power amidst the tumult of revolutionary fervor and monarchical restoration. He vividly describes the societal reactions to Bonaparte’s resumption of authority, the struggles of various political factions, and the impact of the impending battle of Waterloo, ultimately capturing the essence of a nation at a crossroads in its history. The text emphasizes the dynamics of power, ambition, and the often-chaotic interplay of freedom and oppression that characterized France in this pivotal moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848 |
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| Editor | Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907 |
| Title | Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_d%27Outre-Tombe Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_d%27outre-tombe |
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| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries |
| Subject | Enghien, Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon, duc d', 1772-1804 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25575 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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