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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 4
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-12-04
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account, composed during the early 19th century, that delves into the intrigues and politics of Napoleon Bonaparte's court in Paris. The book is presented as a series of secret letters written by a gentleman in Paris to a nobleman in London, providing insight into the political climate, conspiracies, and the personal dynamics surrounding the Emperor's reign. The memoir chronicles life in the court and the societal tensions of the time, revealing the vice and virtue of the era. The content of "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" offers detailed narratives of various assassination plots against Napoleon, notably those involving women, such as Charlotte Encore. These accounts showcase the paranoia and dangers that enveloped Bonaparte, illustrating how fear of conspiracy led to widespread surveillance and repression within his regime. Goldsmith provides vivid character sketches, not just of Napoleon but also of key figures in his government, revealing the complexities of their motivations and the often hypocritical moralities at play. The letters expose the lavishly deceptive life at the Court of St. Cloud where political machinations and personal vendettas intertwine, leaving the reader with a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical landscape during this tumultuous period. (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/3895
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