Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 12 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne

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Author Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Editor Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923
Title Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 12
Note Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Note Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration.
Credits This etext was produced by David Widger
Summary "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 12" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed narrative of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and political career, particularly focusing on the tumultuous events during the years surrounding his downfall. The memoirs delve into the intricacies of Napoleon’s governance, his military campaigns, and the political landscape of Europe during his reign, offering a unique perspective from someone who closely observed and participated in those significant historical moments. At the start of this volume, the narrative unfolds with a vivid portrayal of the insurrection in Hamburg and its repercussions in the wake of Napoleonic governance. The opening details various disturbances in the region, highlighting the dissatisfaction and unrest among the population under French rule. Key figures, such as General Carry St. Cyr and Colonel Tettenborn, emerge as central characters amidst the turmoil as they deal with uprisings, military commissions, and shifts in authority. As the specter of Russian and Prussian forces looms, a vivid picture of the complex socio-political dynamics of occupied territories is presented, setting the stage for the conflicts to come as the Allies regain their footing against Napoleon's forces. (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 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with private secretaries
Subject Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
Subject Private secretaries -- France -- Biography
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EBook-No. 3562
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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