Un mois en Afrique

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonaparte, Pierre Napoléon, prince, 1815-1881

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Un mois en Afrique" by Pierre-Napoléon Bonaparte is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the author's personal experiences and reflections during his military service in Algeria, focusing on the various challenges and political circumstances he faced as a member of the Legion étrangère. It intertwines Bonaparte's political aspirations and familial legacy with his military encounters, providing a unique perspective on the period of French colonial expansion in North Africa. The opening of this work sets the stage for a narrative rich with personal history and political nuance. Pierre-Napoléon begins by reflecting on his past as a political exile yearning for military service, having been previously denied a position by the French government. After the revolution of February, he finally receives a command, leading him to an expedition in Algeria. As he describes his journey from France to Africa and the initial encounters with locals and military engagements, he presents a vivid picture of the landscape and the intricacies of military life amid the socio-political upheaval. The opening sets a tone of nostalgia, ambition, and a deep connection to the broader historical context of the French Empire, setting the reader up for an exploration of both war and identity throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tonya Allen, Renald Levesque and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-04-01