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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 5
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"Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account written in the early 19th century, focusing on the tumultuous political landscape of France during Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. The text likely draws upon personal letters from a gentleman in Paris to a nobleman in London, exploring the complexities of court life, the nature of power, and the interplay of political and military ambition under Bonaparte's rule. The opening of the book introduces readers to the author's observations of the shifting moods of Napoleon, particularly in the context of diplomatic audiences following his inauguration as King of Italy. Through detailed accounts of Napoleon's temper and interactions with other diplomats, the reader gains insight into the Emperor's volatile personality and the broader implications of his rule. The narrative delves into themes of ambition, loyalty, and the personal cost of political power, illustrated by anecdotes involving soldiers, diplomats, and even members of the aristocracy who grapple with their changing fortunes in the shadow of Bonaparte's tyranny. This section sets the stage for a compelling exploration of early 19th-century European politics, revealing the human impact behind historical events. (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/3896
999 _c45942
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