02815cam a22003733u 4500 3560 UtSlPG 20260610133113.0 m cr n 260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834 Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 10 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2002 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translated from: Mémoires sur Napoléon, le Directoire le Consulat, l'Empire et la Restauration. Release date is 2002-12-01 This etext was produced by David Widger "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 10" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume reflects on the period between 1807 and 1809, focusing on significant events and interactions involving Napoleon Bonaparte, his military campaigns, diplomatic affairs, and the complexities of governance during his reign. Through the eyes of Bourrienne, who served as Napoleon’s private secretary, readers gain insights into the political landscape of Europe during a transformative era. The opening of the memoir delves into the intricacies of military power abuse and diplomatic rights as experienced by Bourrienne in his position at Hamburg. He describes the tensions between military authorities and diplomatic agents, notably involving Marshal Brune and Consul Lagau, demonstrating the struggle to maintain political balance amidst growing militarization. Furthermore, the narrative unfolds events like the Treaty of Tilsit and its implications for Prussia, as well as Napoleon's strategic manipulations, including the founding of Westphalia and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw, which encapsulate the shifting alliances and territorial changes of Europe during this time. The text sets the stage for Bourrienne’s detailed account of the tumultuous and often chaotic world he navigated under Napoleon’s rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 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 Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3560 45607 45607