Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
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"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.)
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| 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 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03561-1 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 605 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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