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Title: Memoirs of the life, exile, and conversations of the Emperor Napoleon. (Vol. IV)
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Produced by KD Weeks, Josep Cols Canals and the Online
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Summary: "Memoirs of the Life, Exile, and Conversations of the Emperor Napoleon" by Count de Las Cases is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed perspective on Napoleon Bonaparte's life during his exile, particularly focusing on his reflections, conversations, and the circumstances surrounding his confinement on Saint Helena. The memoir captures the introspective thoughts of this iconic ruler, exploring themes of power, ambition, personal loss, and resilience. At the start of the volume, the reader witnesses Napoleon in a state of physical and emotional decline, grappling with his memories and regrets as he reflects on his past victories and the happiness of his early life. The opening reveals his low spirits as he engages in idle pastimes, such as chess and reading, while contemplating the recent removal of some members of his household. He expresses his nostalgia for better times through conversations about his youthful experiences and military accolades, showing a complex blend of pride and sorrow. The interactions with his attendants during meals provide insight into his character, illustrating his charisma and dignity even in despair, as he discusses the injustices of his situation and the oppressive governance under Sir Hudson Lowe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Las Cases, Emmanuel-Auguste-Dieudonné, comte de, 1766-1842
EBook No.: 53970
Published: Jan 16, 2017
Downloads: 408
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Captivity, 1815-1821
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of the life, exile, and conversations of the Emperor Napoleon. (Vol. IV)
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, Josep Cols Canals and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Memoirs of the Life, Exile, and Conversations of the Emperor Napoleon" by Count de Las Cases is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed perspective on Napoleon Bonaparte's life during his exile, particularly focusing on his reflections, conversations, and the circumstances surrounding his confinement on Saint Helena. The memoir captures the introspective thoughts of this iconic ruler, exploring themes of power, ambition, personal loss, and resilience. At the start of the volume, the reader witnesses Napoleon in a state of physical and emotional decline, grappling with his memories and regrets as he reflects on his past victories and the happiness of his early life. The opening reveals his low spirits as he engages in idle pastimes, such as chess and reading, while contemplating the recent removal of some members of his household. He expresses his nostalgia for better times through conversations about his youthful experiences and military accolades, showing a complex blend of pride and sorrow. The interactions with his attendants during meals provide insight into his character, illustrating his charisma and dignity even in despair, as he discusses the injustices of his situation and the oppressive governance under Sir Hudson Lowe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Las Cases, Emmanuel-Auguste-Dieudonné, comte de, 1766-1842
EBook No.: 53970
Published: Jan 16, 2017
Downloads: 408
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Captivity, 1815-1821
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.