02277cam a22003133u 4500 3740 UtSlPG 20260610133116.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Various Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-26 Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte / Bourrienne -- Recollections of the private life of Napoleon / Constant -- Memoirs of the court of St. Cloud / Stewarton. Produced by David Widger "Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon" by Various is a historical compilation likely assembled in the late 19th century. The work includes the memoirs of key figures close to Napoleon Bonaparte, such as his private secretary Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne and his valet Constant. This collection aims to provide readers with an expansive insight into the life and character of one of history's most significant military leaders, exploring both his public achievements and private persona. The opening portion of this collection introduces Napoleon’s early life, touching on his birth in Corsica and his education at the military school of Brienne. Written by Bourrienne, the memoir reveals their friendship, the challenges Napoleon faced due to his Corsican heritage, and his keen interest in mathematics and military strategy. Throughout this section, we see the beginnings of Napoleon's complex personality, marked by determination and an early drive for recognition. This foundational narrative sets the stage for understanding how his formative years and personal relationships shaped the future emperor's character and ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3740 45786 45786