Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4 by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand

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Author Chateaubriand, François-René, vicomte de, 1768-1848
Editor Biré, Edmond, 1829-1907
Title Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4
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Summary "Mémoires d'Outre-Tombe, Tome 4" by vicomte de François-René Chateaubriand is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. This work provides a personal account of significant events during the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars and the subsequent restoration of the monarchy in France, reflecting on the socio-political landscape of the time through the author's experiences. Readers can expect a rich narrative that intertwines personal reflection with historical events, featuring notable figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and various political actors of the era. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the events surrounding the Hundred Days in Paris, following Napoleon's return from exile. Chateaubriand articulates his observations of the political confusion and shifting loyalties as Bonaparte attempts to regain his power amidst the tumult of revolutionary fervor and monarchical restoration. He vividly describes the societal reactions to Bonaparte’s resumption of authority, the struggles of various political factions, and the impact of the impending battle of Waterloo, ultimately capturing the essence of a nation at a crossroads in its history. The text emphasizes the dynamics of power, ambition, and the often-chaotic interplay of freedom and oppression that characterized France in this pivotal moment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject Enghien, Louis-Antoine-Henri de Bourbon, duc d', 1772-1804
Category Text
EBook-No. 25575
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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