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Title: Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Volume 7
Note: Reading ease score: 46.0 (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 in the early 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters from a gentleman residing in Paris to a nobleman in London, detailing the intricacies of the political landscape during Napoleon's rise to power. The letters offer insight into the political machinations, diplomatic relations, and the lives of various dignitaries associated with the French court, showcasing the tensions and intrigues present in this tumultuous era of history. At the start of the memoirs, the correspondent addresses the reactions of different European powers to Napoleon's ambitions, emphasizing the Russian cabinet's prudent diplomacy compared to the often tumultuous interactions at the French court. Key figures such as Count Woronzow and Prince Czartorinsky are introduced, highlighting their roles in maintaining Russian dignity amidst upstart challenges from the French leadership. The initial letters lay the groundwork for the complexities of diplomacy, setting the stage for ongoing commentary on Napoleon and the evolving European political scene, with a particular focus on the adverse societal conditions faced by the French populace under Bonaparte's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldsmith, Lewis, 1763?-1846
EBook No.: 3898
Published: Dec 4, 2004
Downloads: 70
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Volume 7
Note: Reading ease score: 46.0 (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 in the early 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters from a gentleman residing in Paris to a nobleman in London, detailing the intricacies of the political landscape during Napoleon's rise to power. The letters offer insight into the political machinations, diplomatic relations, and the lives of various dignitaries associated with the French court, showcasing the tensions and intrigues present in this tumultuous era of history. At the start of the memoirs, the correspondent addresses the reactions of different European powers to Napoleon's ambitions, emphasizing the Russian cabinet's prudent diplomacy compared to the often tumultuous interactions at the French court. Key figures such as Count Woronzow and Prince Czartorinsky are introduced, highlighting their roles in maintaining Russian dignity amidst upstart challenges from the French leadership. The initial letters lay the groundwork for the complexities of diplomacy, setting the stage for ongoing commentary on Napoleon and the evolving European political scene, with a particular focus on the adverse societal conditions faced by the French populace under Bonaparte's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Goldsmith, Lewis, 1763?-1846
EBook No.: 3898
Published: Dec 4, 2004
Downloads: 70
Language: English
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
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.