Project Gutenberg 2004-08-26 Public domain in the USA. 97 Goldsmith, Lewis 1846 Stewarton Goldsmith, L. (Lewis) Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Complete Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a firsthand perspective on the intricate and often tumultuous life at Napoleon Bonaparte's court, revealing the dynamics not just of Napoleon himself but also of his ministers and generals. Through a series of letters penned by a gentleman described as Stewarton—who was a friend of Empress Josephine—the reader gains insight into the inner workings and societal intricacies of the time, including the scandals, ambitions, and destructive politics that surrounded the imperial regime. The opening of the memoirs sets the tone for a critical exploration of Napoleon's court. The narrator introduces the correspondence as private letters meant for the eyes of a nobleman in London, emphasizing their subjective nature. Amidst the correspondence, the writer reflects on the influence of favorites and courtiers over Napoleon, revealing how power dynamics and personal intrigues shape governance. The first letter dives into how Bonaparte's rule, often perceived as singularly authoritative, is actually a complex tapestry woven from the motivations of those who surround him, including prominent figures like Duroc and Talleyrand. The blend of personal anecdotes and political analysis suggests that the narrative will not only entertain but also educate readers on a pivotal moment in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/3899/3899-h/images/cover.jpg http://www.gutenberg.org/files/3899/3899-h/images/cover.jpg en Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography DC Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General 902520 902541 2024-10-02T10:26:54.492244 2023-10-02T09:11:07.685749 text/html text/html 912877 2021-01-27T07:42:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 1453753 2021-01-27T07:42:12 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1473019 2024-10-02T10:27:03.427194 application/epub+zip 1486142 2024-10-02T10:26:55.902251 application/epub+zip 406613 2024-10-02T10:26:55.095315 application/epub+zip 1738516 2024-10-02T10:27:09.854190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1663614 2024-10-02T10:27:02.573273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585997 2022-09-02T12:16:38.398181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 806181 806174 2024-10-02T10:26:53.657264 2023-10-02T09:11:06.917731 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 808503 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=utf-8 302596 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 805805 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 302066 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 22423 2024-10-02T10:27:10.203155 application/rdf+xml 20131 2024-10-02T10:26:55.189236 image/jpeg 2966 2024-10-02T10:26:55.144241 image/jpeg 1456898 2024-10-02T10:26:54.602246 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog