Project Gutenberg 2004-08-26 Public domain in the USA. 221 Goldsmith, Lewis 1846 Stewarton Goldsmith, L. (Lewis) Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Complete Produced by David Widger "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a firsthand perspective on the intricate and often tumultuous life at Napoleon Bonaparte's court, revealing the dynamics not just of Napoleon himself but also of his ministers and generals. Through a series of letters penned by a gentleman described as Stewarton—who was a friend of Empress Josephine—the reader gains insight into the inner workings and societal intricacies of the time, including the scandals, ambitions, and destructive politics that surrounded the imperial regime. The opening of the memoirs sets the tone for a critical exploration of Napoleon's court. The narrator introduces the correspondence as private letters meant for the eyes of a nobleman in London, emphasizing their subjective nature. Amidst the correspondence, the writer reflects on the influence of favorites and courtiers over Napoleon, revealing how power dynamics and personal intrigues shape governance. The first letter dives into how Bonaparte's rule, often perceived as singularly authoritative, is actually a complex tapestry woven from the motivations of those who surround him, including prominent figures like Duroc and Talleyrand. The blend of personal anecdotes and political analysis suggests that the narrative will not only entertain but also educate readers on a pivotal moment in European history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/3899/3899-h/images/cover.jpg http://book.klll.cc/files/3899/3899-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 France -- Court and courtiers France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography DC Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Royalty Category: History - Warfare 902624 2025-07-02T09:04:51.039785 text/html 912877 2021-01-27T07:42:12 text/html 1473118 2025-07-02T09:04:58.594235 application/epub+zip 1486135 2025-07-02T09:04:52.260758 application/epub+zip 406605 2025-07-02T09:04:51.708704 application/epub+zip 1738600 2025-07-02T09:05:04.381165 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1663614 2025-07-02T09:04:58.022181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585997 2022-09-02T12:16:38.398181 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 808780 2025-07-02T09:04:50.382738 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 808503 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 805805 2021-01-09T01:41:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21670 2025-07-02T09:05:04.512121 application/rdf+xml 20131 2025-07-02T09:04:51.791762 image/jpeg 2966 2025-07-02T09:04:51.750790 image/jpeg 302596 2021-01-09T01:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1453753 2021-01-27T07:42:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 302066 2021-01-09T01:41:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 1456930 2025-07-02T09:04:51.146776 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