02811cam a22003493u 4500 69585 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 25000910 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Forester, C. S. (Cecil Scott), 1899-1966 Napoleon and his court Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-19 In general -- The man himself -- Some paladins -- One wife -- The divorce -- Another wife -- Some court details -- The greatest paladin -- More paladins -- Brothers -- Sisters -- Stars of lesser magnitude -- Women -- Likes and dislikes -- What might have been -- Spots in the sun -- St. Helena. Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "Napoleon and His Court" by C. S. Forester is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing particularly on the dynamics of his court and the various personalities that surrounded him, including his family, generals, and mistresses. Forester explores both the grandeur and the tragedy of Napoleon's reign, revealing the stark contrasts between his rise and fall as a powerful ruler. At the start of the narrative, the author provides an overview of the extent of Napoleon's power and the dramatic shifts in fortune he experienced, capturing the chaos and complexity of the European political landscape at the time. The introduction sets a tone of historical reflection, suggesting that Napoleon’s rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of power was unmatched in history, as was the speed of his decline. Forester emphasizes the diverse array of relationships and alliances at Napoleon's court, hinting at the personal traits that shaped his fate. The narrative suggests an intricate interplay between admiration and betrayal within these relationships, providing a rich context for understanding the emperor himself and the turbulent era he navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1924 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Friends and associates France -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 19th century Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with courts and courtiers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69585 110366 110366