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100 1 _aWairy, Louis Constant,
_d1778-1845
245 1 0 _aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 04
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2002
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aUniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English
500 _aRelease date is 2002-12-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by David Widger
520 _a"Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 04" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the personal experiences and observations of Constant, who served as the premier valet de chambre to Napoleon Bonaparte. The narrative likely provides an intimate look at the life and character of Napoleon, interspersed with anecdotes about the court and those around him, including his relationships with family and political figures. At the start of the text, Wairy reflects on his marriage and its significance, linking it to the broader context of his life under Napoleon’s reign. He recounts how his wife’s family became intertwined with the Bonaparte family, illustrating the patronage and support provided by Madame Bonaparte, who became the Empress Josephine. The opening chapters detail the interactions of the Charvet family with the Bonapartes, integrating personal stories of affection and kindness amid the backdrop of historical events, including the organizational aspects of the Emperor’s household and the significant role of Empress Josephine in both political and familial matters. Through a mix of personal reminiscences and historical detailing, Wairy sets the stage for a rich exploration of life at the imperial court. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
653 _aWairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets
653 _aValets -- France -- Biography
700 1 _aClark, Walter,
_d1846-1924
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3571
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