Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo 1774-1833 creator text utu 2007 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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 provides an insider's perspective on the events surrounding the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing particularly on the political and military intrigues of that tumultuous time. The narrative is likely to delve into the controversies and actions of significant figures, including the author himself, the Duke of Rovigo, who was involved in the administration and military decisions of the era. The opening of the memoir details a significant event that occurred on October 23, the same day Napoleon's forces were retreating from Moscow. It describes the chaotic scene in which the Duke of Rovigo finds himself confronted by soldiers led by General Lahorie, who attempt to arrest him under the pretext of a conspiracy surrounding the emperor's supposed death. The narrative reveals the confusion, alarm, and efforts to stop an imminent coup led by the general Mallet, illustrating both the tension in Paris and the fragility of power during this critical moment in history. Through the details of this encounter, the opening sets the stage for further revelations about the political maneuvers and military strategies of Napoleon's time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-07-13 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Valérie Auroy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Europe at http://dp.rastko.net Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo, 1774-1833 DC Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22068 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22068 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133517.0 22068