Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte - Volume 12

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834

Contributor:

Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

This etext was produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration.

Release date is 2002-12-01