TY - BOOK AU - Bourrienne,Louis Antoine Fauvelet de AU - Phipps,Ramsay Weston TI - Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11 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 - 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; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 11" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The memoirs provide a first-hand narrative of Napoleon's life, particularly focusing on the events and intricacies during the years 1809 to 1812, as seen through the perspective of Bourrienne, who served as Napoleon's private secretary. The content delves into Napoleon's military campaigns, political maneuvers, and personal relationships, offering insights into his character and the historical context of his rule. At the start of the memoir, the reader is introduced to various historical events, such as Napoleon's approach to Vienna and the siege of the city, as well as his interactions with important figures such as the Archduchess Maria Louisa and Marshals in his army. Bourrienne describes the challenges faced by Napoleon, including issues of trade, the smuggling of goods in Hamburg, and the Emperor's efforts to control the press. The opening also touches on Napoleon's complex relationship with his family, particularly with his brother Jerome, and the sycophantic adulation from ecclesiastical figures during the Festival of St. Napoleon. Overall, this portion sets the stage for a deep exploration of Napoleon's reign, highlighting both his triumphs and the tensions that shaped his empire. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3561 ER -