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100 1 _aWairy, Louis Constant,
_d1778-1845
245 1 0 _aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 08
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 08" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical memoir written in the late 19th century. The book offers a personal perspective on the Emperor Napoleon’s life, depicting intimate moments and the relationships he cultivated during his reign. Through the eyes of his premier valet de chambre, the narrative sheds light on both the grandeur and the vulnerabilities of Napoleon, exploring themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of human emotion within the context of power and politics. At the start of the memoir, the author recounts a series of anecdotes involving Emperor Napoleon during various moments of his rule, including an amusing misunderstanding concerning his horse and an emotive portrayal of his refusal to grant clemency to a condemned woman despite heartfelt pleas from her children. The opening also details Napoleon's interactions with other key figures and common people, illustrating both his kindness and the demanding nature of his leadership. As the narrative unfolds, poignant incidents reveal Napoleon's struggles with personal losses and political necessities, providing a poignant snapshot of a ruler caught between his duties and his heart. (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/3575
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