02582cam a22003013u 4500 63576 UtSlPG 20260610134450.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877 Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 16 / 20) : faisant suite à l'Histoire de la Révolution Française Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-10-29 Mireille Harmelin, Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 16 / 20)" by Adolphe Thiers is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, part of a comprehensive series, delves into the political and military events during the French Consulate and the subsequent Empire, focusing extensively on Napoleon's strategic decisions and military maneuvers. Thiers' work aims to provide a detailed narrative of Napoleon's rule and the tumultuous era of his emergence as a dominant figure in European history. The opening of this volume sets the stage for diplomatic and military confrontations involving Napoleon as he navigates tensions with Austria. It narrates critical developments surrounding the armistice with Austria, detailing Napoleon's preparations and strategic plans while hinting at his reluctance to accept terms that could compromise his authority and ambitions. Notably, the text establishes the context for the forthcoming negotiations and battles, encapsulating the atmosphere of urgency and military preparedness that would characterize the events of 1813. Through vivid descriptions of military camps, negotiations, and key players like M. de Bubna and M. de Metternich, Thiers effectively captures the complexity and stakes of the political landscape during this pivotal moment in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63576 104400 104400