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Title: Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 06
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 06" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoirs serve as a detailed record of Napoleon's life from the perspective of his private secretary, Bourrienne, providing insight into the inner workings of Napoleon's government and personal relationships, particularly during pivotal years of his rule. In this volume, the topics likely encompass political maneuvers, military campaigns, and the establishment of the Legion of Honour, alongside Bourrienne's observations on Napoleon's character and leadership style. The opening of the volume sets the stage by explaining the dubious nature of official bulletins published under Napoleon’s regime, emphasizing Bourrienne's insistence on the inaccuracies that distorted public perception of events and military victories. Throughout the early chapters, Bourrienne recounts critical moments such as the establishment of the Legion of Honour and various political struggles surrounding Napoleon’s ambition for power. The narrative details both significant political decisions and the personal dynamics within Napoleon's circle, including encounters with figures like General Bernadotte and the First Consul's oftentimes tumultuous relationships with his family and advisors. This early glimpse into the memoirs illustrates the complexities of loyalty, power, and ambition during a pivotal era in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Editor: Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923
EBook No.: 3556
Published: Dec 1, 2002
Downloads: 22
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 06
Credits: This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary: "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 06" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The memoirs serve as a detailed record of Napoleon's life from the perspective of his private secretary, Bourrienne, providing insight into the inner workings of Napoleon's government and personal relationships, particularly during pivotal years of his rule. In this volume, the topics likely encompass political maneuvers, military campaigns, and the establishment of the Legion of Honour, alongside Bourrienne's observations on Napoleon's character and leadership style. The opening of the volume sets the stage by explaining the dubious nature of official bulletins published under Napoleon’s regime, emphasizing Bourrienne's insistence on the inaccuracies that distorted public perception of events and military victories. Throughout the early chapters, Bourrienne recounts critical moments such as the establishment of the Legion of Honour and various political struggles surrounding Napoleon’s ambition for power. The narrative details both significant political decisions and the personal dynamics within Napoleon's circle, including encounters with figures like General Bernadotte and the First Consul's oftentimes tumultuous relationships with his family and advisors. This early glimpse into the memoirs illustrates the complexities of loyalty, power, and ambition during a pivotal era in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Editor: Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923
EBook No.: 3556
Published: Dec 1, 2002
Downloads: 22
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.