Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 4 by Ida Saint-Elme
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| Author | Saint-Elme, Ida, 1778-1845 |
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| Title |
Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 4
Souvenirs d'une femme sur les principaux personnages de la République, du Consulat, de l'Empire, etc... |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http: //dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Summary | "Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 4" by Ida Saint-Elme is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This work captures the personal reflections and experiences of the author as she narrates events and observations during significant moments in French and Italian history, particularly focusing on the Republic, the Consulate, and the Empire. The narrative provides a rich tapestry of characters, including Napoleon and various figures from the courts of Europe, revealing the complexities of political and social life during a transformative era. The opening of this memoir introduces a period marked by unrest and insurrection in Tuscany, as the population grapples with the consequences of French rule. Saint-Elme describes the tensions felt among the Italian populace, particularly in Arezzo, against the backdrop of military authority under General Menou. As she recounts these events, she provides detailed portraits of key figures and their motivations, weaving in personal anecdotes about observing the intricacies of society and governance. The author’s position near power dynamics and her observations of the courtiers and their relationships shed light on her views regarding ambition, loyalty, and the evolving identity of Italy during this tumultuous time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28787 |
| Release Date | May 13, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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