Project Gutenberg 2002-12-01 Public domain in the USA. 85 Wairy, Louis Constant 1778 1845 Constant, Louis Constant Wairy, known as Wairy, Constant Clark, Walter 1846 1924 Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 11 Uniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English This etext was produced by David Widger "Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 11" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the life and experiences of Napoleon Bonaparte through the eyes of his trusted valet de chambre. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the battle of Dresden and its aftermath, providing insights into the camaraderie, valor, and eventual despair faced by Napoleon and his army, reflecting the complexities of leadership and loyalty during tumultuous times. The opening of the book narrates the dramatic second day of the battle of Dresden, highlighting the extraordinary bravery of Marshal Murat and capturing the visual spectacle of the battlefield. It recounts Emperor Napoleon’s concern for not just his soldiers but also the local populace affected by the conflict, as well as his reflections on the casualties, including his regret over General Moreau’s fatal wounding. While details of the battlefield chaos and the emperor’s inner thoughts unfold, the passage also foreshadows the increasing challenges and betrayals Napoleon would face, culminating in a sense of foreboding regarding the fate of his empire. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Napoleon's character and the loyalty crises he experienced during his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets Valets -- France -- Biography DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Warfare 214213 2025-07-02T07:52:16.628451 text/html 214034 2025-01-08T20:56:37.812809 text/html 163869 2025-07-02T07:52:22.628399 application/epub+zip 166687 2025-07-02T07:52:19.708397 application/epub+zip 135434 2025-07-02T07:52:18.606404 application/epub+zip 382553 2025-07-02T07:52:24.884399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368562 2025-07-02T07:52:21.944388 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319640 2022-09-02T10:40:42.127607 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199991 2025-07-02T07:52:16.367467 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195091 2021-01-08T21:36:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19848 2025-07-02T07:52:25.015351 application/rdf+xml 22677 2025-07-02T07:52:19.088385 image/jpeg 4802 2025-07-02T07:52:18.845415 image/jpeg 72727 2021-01-08T21:36:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 163139 2025-07-02T07:52:16.645428 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia