Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de 1769-1834 creator Phipps, Ramsay Weston 1838-1923 text utu 2002 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 04" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account composed in the late 19th century. Drawing from his experiences as Napoleon’s private secretary, the author presents a detailed narrative of significant events and the intricate dynamics surrounding Napoleon's rise to power in post-revolutionary France. This volume specifically delves into Napoleon's efforts at consolidating his rule, managing foreign relations, and the concurrent political challenges he faced. At the start of this volume, the narrative focuses on the turbulent political climate following the French Revolution, particularly around 1799-1800. It details Bonaparte’s initial desire for peace following his rise as First Consul, his strategies for diplomatic negotiations with England and Austria, and the failings of these attempts. The opening also provides insights into Bonaparte's character through anecdotes about his personal habits and relationships, reflecting on his military ambitions, social interactions, and governance style. Bourrienne's insider perspective offers a unique glimpse into the complexities of leadership during a transformative period in European history, setting the stage for further developments in Napoleon's empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration. Release date is 2002-12-01 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with private secretaries Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834 Private secretaries -- France -- Biography DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3554 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3554 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133113.0 3554