02606cam a22003133u 4500 53970 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. IV) 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 written in the early 19th century. This work provides a detailed perspective on Napoleon Bonaparte's life during his exile, particularly focusing on his reflections, conversations, and the circumstances surrounding his confinement on Saint Helena. The memoir captures the introspective thoughts of this iconic ruler, exploring themes of power, ambition, personal loss, and resilience. At the start of the volume, the reader witnesses Napoleon in a state of physical and emotional decline, grappling with his memories and regrets as he reflects on his past victories and the happiness of his early life. The opening reveals his low spirits as he engages in idle pastimes, such as chess and reading, while contemplating the recent removal of some members of his household. He expresses his nostalgia for better times through conversations about his youthful experiences and military accolades, showing a complex blend of pride and sorrow. The interactions with his attendants during meals provide insight into his character, illustrating his charisma and dignity even in despair, as he discusses the injustices of his situation and the oppressive governance under Sir Hudson Lowe. (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/53970 94804 94804