02550cam a22003133u 4500 20108 UtSlPG 20260610133451.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo, 1774-1833 Mémoires du duc de Rovigo, pour servir à l'histoire de l'empereur Napoléon, Tome 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-14 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team of Europe. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) "Mémoires du duc de Rovigo, pour servir à l'histoire de l'empereur Napoléon" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book offers a first-hand perspective from the Duc de Rovigo, a key figure during the Napoleonic Era, as he reflects on his experiences and the actions of Emperor Napoleon. It aims to provide insight into the political motivations behind Napoleon's decisions and the tumultuous period of the French Revolution and subsequent wars, rather than critiquing or glorifying events. The opening of the memoir establishes the author’s intention to defend the character and memory of Napoleon against calumny and misrepresentation faced posthumously. The preface outlines his loyalty and dedication to Napoleon, illuminating his close involvement during battles and political decisions. Following the preface, the first chapter details the author's entrance into military service at the outset of the revolution, highlighting his initial experiences, encounters with key figures like Desaix, and the changing dynamics within the military amidst the chaotic political landscape. It sets the tone for a narrative that reveals both personal and historical contexts interwoven with the grand narrative of Napoleon's rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo, 1774-1833 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20108 61393 61393