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Wairy, Louis Constant
1778
1845
Constant, Louis Constant Wairy, known as
Wairy, Constant
Clark, Walter
1846
1924
Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 08
Uniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English
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"Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 08" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical memoir written in the late 19th century. The book offers a personal perspective on the Emperor Napoleon’s life, depicting intimate moments and the relationships he cultivated during his reign. Through the eyes of his premier valet de chambre, the narrative sheds light on both the grandeur and the vulnerabilities of Napoleon, exploring themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of human emotion within the context of power and politics. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts a series of anecdotes involving Emperor Napoleon during various moments of his rule, including an amusing misunderstanding concerning his horse and an emotive portrayal of his refusal to grant clemency to a condemned woman despite heartfelt pleas from her children. The opening also details Napoleon's interactions with other key figures and common people, illustrating both his kindness and the demanding nature of his leadership. As the narrative unfolds, poignant incidents reveal Napoleon's struggles with personal losses and political necessities, providing a poignant snapshot of a ruler caught between his duties and his heart. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets
Valets -- France -- Biography
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