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100 1 _aGoldsmith, Lewis,
_d1763?-1846
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Volume 1
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-04
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Memos of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. The work presents secret letters from a gentleman in Paris, detailing intricate aspects of Napoleon Bonaparte's court and the lives of influential figures around him. It offers a unique perspective on the political intrigues, relationships, and events of the time, particularly concerning Napoleon's governance and the dynamics within his circle. At the start of the memoir, the introductory letter sets the stage by addressing a nobleman in London, indicating that these letters were meant for private consumption rather than public dissemination. The writer, known as Stewarton, reflects on his role as an observer amidst extraordinary political maneuvers. He discusses the misperception that Napoleon acts entirely on his own accord and outlines his dependence on various advisers and courtiers, such as the Grand Marshal Duroc and Minister Talleyrand. With a focus on the nuances of court life, the opening lays the groundwork for a revealing exploration of the complexities and contradictions of power during Napoleon's rise, hinting at the anecdotes and political commentary to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers
653 _aFrance -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
653 _aFrance -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3892
999 _c45938
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