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Author Goldsmith, Lewis, 1763?-1846
Title Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Volume 2
Note Reading ease score: 47.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account written during the early 19th century. This work presents a series of letters from a gentleman in Paris to a nobleman in London, providing insight into the political intrigues and dynamics of the French court under Napoleon Bonaparte. The letters detail the machinations of Bonaparte and his associates, illustrating the tensions between power, politics, and morality in a France experiencing monumental changes. At the start of the volume, the author introduces a variety of characters and settings, addressing Bonaparte's ambitions regarding the German Empire and the strategies he employs to manipulate various German princes into his sphere of influence. The opening letters depict a court rife with deceit and ambition, detailing the lavish lifestyle and political maneuverings surrounding the Empress and the significant role of figures like Talleyrand and Fouche. The writer’s observations reflect a sharp critique of the political corruption and moral bankruptcy that pervaded Napoleon's regime, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the complexities and contradictions within this tumultuous period of European history. (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 France -- Court and courtiers
Subject France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
Subject France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Category Text
EBook-No. 3893
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 9, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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