02633cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450064001502640051002143000047002653360026003123370026003383380036003645000051004005000031004515080044004825201367005265340045018936530049019386530067019876530037020546530074020916530034021657000030021998560042022293571UtSlPG20260610133114.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aWairy, Louis Constant,d1778-184510aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 04 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2002  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aUniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English  aRelease date is 2002-12-01  aThis etext was produced by David Widger  a"Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 04" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the personal experiences and observations of Constant, who served as the premier valet de chambre to Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative likely provides an intimate look at the life and character of Napoleon, interspersed with anecdotes about the court and those around him, including his relationships with family and political figures.  At the start of the text, Wairy reflects on his marriage and its significance, linking it to the broader context of his life under Napoleon’s reign. He recounts how his wife’s family became intertwined with the Bonaparte family, illustrating the patronage and support provided by Madame Bonaparte, who became the Empress Josephine. The opening chapters detail the interactions of the Charvet family with the Bonapartes, integrating personal stories of affection and kindness amid the backdrop of historical events, including the organizational aspects of the Emperor’s household and the significant role of Empress Josephine in both political and familial matters. Through a mix of personal reminiscences and historical detailing, Wairy sets the stage for a rich exploration of life at the imperial court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821  aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries  aWairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845  aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets  aValets -- France -- Biography1 aClark, Walter,d1846-192440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3571