02177cam a22003133u 4500 7559 UtSlPG 20260610133209.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Goldsmith, Lewis, 1763?-1846 Quotes and Images from Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-02-01 Produced by David Widger "Quotes and Images from Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a compilation of reflections and insights derived from his work "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud," created during the early 19th century. This book can be characterized as a historical account, specifically focusing on the political and social environment surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's reign in France. Through a series of quotes, the text encapsulates the complexities of power dynamics, public sentiment, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals during a tumultuous period in French history. The content of the book is a tapestry of observations about the Court of St. Cloud, revealing the intricacies of life under Napoleon's rule. Goldsmith addresses themes such as ambition, corruption, and societal hypocrisy while critiquing both the leaders and the general populace. The quotes serve as potent commentaries, often highlighting the contradictions surrounding justice, power, and human behavior. Through these reflections, readers gain a glimpse into the culture of fear and suspicion that pervaded the era, as well as the personal struggles and moral compromises individuals made amid rampant political upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Quotations Widger, David, 1932-2021? https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7559 49548 49548