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100 1 _aWairy, Louis Constant,
_d1778-1845
245 1 0 _aRecollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Volume 11
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 11" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical account written in the late 19th century that delves into the life and experiences of Napoleon Bonaparte through the eyes of his trusted valet de chambre. This volume focuses on the events surrounding the battle of Dresden and its aftermath, providing insights into the camaraderie, valor, and eventual despair faced by Napoleon and his army, reflecting the complexities of leadership and loyalty during tumultuous times. The opening of the book narrates the dramatic second day of the battle of Dresden, highlighting the extraordinary bravery of Marshal Murat and capturing the visual spectacle of the battlefield. It recounts Emperor Napoleon’s concern for not just his soldiers but also the local populace affected by the conflict, as well as his reflections on the casualties, including his regret over General Moreau’s fatal wounding. While details of the battlefield chaos and the emperor’s inner thoughts unfold, the passage also foreshadows the increasing challenges and betrayals Napoleon would face, culminating in a sense of foreboding regarding the fate of his empire. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper understanding of Napoleon's character and the loyalty crises he experienced during his reign. (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/3578
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