Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 10 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
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| Author | Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834 |
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| Editor | Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923 |
| Title | Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 10 |
| Note | Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration. |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 10" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume reflects on the period between 1807 and 1809, focusing on significant events and interactions involving Napoleon Bonaparte, his military campaigns, diplomatic affairs, and the complexities of governance during his reign. Through the eyes of Bourrienne, who served as Napoleon’s private secretary, readers gain insights into the political landscape of Europe during a transformative era. The opening of the memoir delves into the intricacies of military power abuse and diplomatic rights as experienced by Bourrienne in his position at Hamburg. He describes the tensions between military authorities and diplomatic agents, notably involving Marshal Brune and Consul Lagau, demonstrating the struggle to maintain political balance amidst growing militarization. Furthermore, the narrative unfolds events like the Treaty of Tilsit and its implications for Prussia, as well as Napoleon's strategic manipulations, including the founding of Westphalia and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, which encapsulate the shifting alliances and territorial changes of Europe during this time. The text sets the stage for Bourrienne’s detailed account of the tumultuous and often chaotic world he navigated under Napoleon’s rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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. | 3560 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 17 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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