TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bourrienne,Louis Antoine Fauvelet de
AU  - Phipps,Ramsay Weston
TI  - Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 08
AV  - DC 
PY  - 2002///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
KW  - Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
KW  - Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with private secretaries
KW  - Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
KW  - Private secretaries -- France -- Biography
N1  - Release date is 2002-12-01; This etext was produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 08" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume serves as a firsthand account of the personal experiences and observations of Bourrienne, who was Napoleon's private secretary, and revolves around pivotal events during Napoleon's rise to power, particularly in 1804-1805. The memoir delves into intricate details of court politics, judicial proceedings, and the relationships between Napoleon Bonaparte and key figures of his time.  The beginning of this volume introduces a series of dialogues and reflections surrounding significant trials, particularly that of General Moreau, and sheds light on the Emperor's opinions regarding loyalty, power, and the implications of political alliances. Bourrienne recounts his encounters with Napoleon, capturing moments of both intimacy and tension. As he navigates these complex interactions, he provides insights into Napoleon's character, his ambitions for Italy, and the political landscape of Europe during a transformative period. This opening portion sets the stage for deeper explorations of Napoleon's strategies and the personal dynamics that influenced his reign. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3558
ER  -