Souvenirs et anecdotes de l'île d'Elbe by André Pons de l'Hérault
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"Souvenirs et anecdotes de l'île d'Elbe" by André Pons de l'Hérault is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work revolves around the life of Napoleon Bonaparte during his exile on the island of Elba, detailing the events surrounding his arrival, governance, and interactions with local officials and companions. The narrative captures the dynamics of a significant historical period marked by intrigue, power shifts, and personal relationships. At the
start of the book, the author sets the stage for Napoleon's arrival at Elba on May 3, 1814, describing the scene as a frigid frégate makes its approach to Porto-Ferrajo. A delegation, including General Drouot, is dispatched to oversee the transfer of power. The author, a republican-turned-administrator under Napoleon, reflects on the various sentiments of the locals and officers regarding the Emperor's temporary rule. As Pons recounts the initial reception, he provides insight into his own complex feelings towards Napoleon, positioning himself as both an observer and participant in the unfolding events. Thus, the opening establishes key themes of loyalty, historical reflection, and the personal dimensions of political change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pons de l'Hérault, André, 1772-1853 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Pélissier, Léon-G., 1863-1912 |
| Title | Souvenirs et anecdotes de l'île d'Elbe |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier (HTML Rénald Lévesque) and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Elba and the Hundred Days, 1814-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27828 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-27828-5 |
| Release Date | Jan 18, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 560 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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