02643cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450064001502640051002143000047002653360026003123370026003383380036003645000051004005000031004515080044004825201377005265340045019036530049019486530067019976530037020646530074021016530034021757000030022098560042022393572UtSlPG20260610133114.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aWairy, Louis Constant,d1778-184510aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 05 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 05" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. As the premier valet de chambre to Napoleon Bonaparte, Wairy provides insightful anecdotes and personal observations about the Emperor’s life, particularly during the tumultuous times of war and the personal relationships he cultivated. The book closely examines Napoleon’s character, his relationships with his mistresses, and his interactions with the court, giving readers an intimate look at the man behind the myth.  In this volume, Wairy details Napoleon's military campaigns in Prussia and Poland, highlighting significant battles like Eylau and Friedland, and the political intricacies surrounding them. A focal point of the narrative is the Emperor's liaison with Madame Valevska, a Polish noblewoman who captures his heart, showing a softer side of the renowned leader. Throughout the text, readers encounter vivid descriptions of court life, military strategies, and Napoleon’s genuine affection for those around him, alongside the burdens of leadership and expectations. Wairy’s recollections not only provide historical context but also create an engaging narrative that humanizes one of history's most formidable figures. (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/3572