02592cam a22003133u 4500 53968 UtSlPG 20260610134238.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Las Cases, Emmanuel-Auguste-Dieudonné, comte de, 1766-1842 Memoirs of the life, exile, and conversations of the Emperor Napoleon. (Vol. II) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-01-16 Produced by KD Weeks, Josep Cols Canals and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Memoirs of the Life, Exile, and Conversations of the Emperor Napoleon" by Count de Las Cases is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a personal insight into the life and thoughts of Napoleon Bonaparte, particularly during his time in exile on the island of Saint Helena. The text encapsulates dialogues and contemplations of Napoleon, reflecting his character, political philosophy, and remorse over his past actions and relationships, especially concerning his wives and the political situation in France. The opening of the memoir introduces a conversation held by Napoleon, where he discusses the nature of women, particularly his two empresses, Josephine and Maria-Louisa, and shares reflections on his past reign and the circumstances of his downfall. He suggests that his past experiences and ambitions contrast starkly with his current state of exile. The passage also highlights his enduring connection to France and his unwavering belief in his role as a necessary leader, contemplating the implications of his return to power. Furthermore, it illustrates Napoleon's sharp observations about social and political dynamics, emphasizing both his regrets and reflections on the fickleness of fortune and the intricacies of power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Captivity, 1815-1821 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53968 94802 94802