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100 1 _aWairy, Louis Constant,
_d1778-1845
245 1 0 _aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 05
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 05" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. As the premier valet de chambre to Napoleon Bonaparte, Wairy provides insightful anecdotes and personal observations about the Emperor’s life, particularly during the tumultuous times of war and the personal relationships he cultivated. The book closely examines Napoleon’s character, his relationships with his mistresses, and his interactions with the court, giving readers an intimate look at the man behind the myth. In this volume, Wairy details Napoleon's military campaigns in Prussia and Poland, highlighting significant battles like Eylau and Friedland, and the political intricacies surrounding them. A focal point of the narrative is the Emperor's liaison with Madame Valevska, a Polish noblewoman who captures his heart, showing a softer side of the renowned leader. Throughout the text, readers encounter vivid descriptions of court life, military strategies, and Napoleon’s genuine affection for those around him, alongside the burdens of leadership and expectations. Wairy’s recollections not only provide historical context but also create an engaging narrative that humanizes one of history's most formidable figures. (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/3572
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