02671cam a22003733u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000038001122450064001502640051002143000047002653360026003123370026003383380036003645000051004005000031004515080044004825201376005265340045019026530049019476530067019966530037020636530074021006530034021747000030022088560042022389990017022803578UtSlPG20260610133114.0mcr n260607r2002||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aWairy, Louis Constant,d1778-184510aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 11 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 11" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the life and experiences of Napoleon Bonaparte through the eyes of his trusted valet de chambre. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the battle of Dresden and its aftermath, providing insights into the camaraderie, valor, and eventual despair faced by Napoleon and his army, reflecting the complexities of leadership and loyalty during tumultuous times.  The opening of the book narrates the dramatic second day of the battle of Dresden, highlighting the extraordinary bravery of Marshal Murat and capturing the visual spectacle of the battlefield. It recounts Emperor Napoleon’s concern for not just his soldiers but also the local populace affected by the conflict, as well as his reflections on the casualties, including his regret over General Moreau’s fatal wounding. While details of the battlefield chaos and the emperor’s inner thoughts unfold, the passage also foreshadows the increasing challenges and betrayals Napoleon would face, culminating in a sense of foreboding regarding the fate of his empire. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Napoleon's character and the loyalty crises he experienced during his reign. (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/3578  c45625d45625