02541cam a22003733u 4500 3563 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 13 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 13" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This volume chronicles the final days of Napoleon's rule, focusing on his abdication and subsequent events surrounding his exile to Elba and beyond. It provides an inside look at the complexities of power, politics, and personal relationships during a pivotal moment in European history. The opening of the memoir reveals the tense atmosphere in France as Napoleon is compelled to abdicate following the relentless advance of the Allied forces. Notable figures such as Marshals Ney and Macdonald engage with the Emperor as they strive to negotiate his abdication. The narrative captures Napoleon's emotional state as he grapples with the sudden shift in his status, reflecting on his military achievements and the loyalty of his troops. Bourrienne's firsthand insights and detailed accounts create a vivid portrayal of Napoleon's last days of power, setting the stage for his eventual return from exile and the dramatic events that would follow. (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/3563 45610 45610