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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 7
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 written in the early 19th century. The work comprises a series of letters from a gentleman residing in Paris to a nobleman in London, detailing the intricacies of the political landscape during Napoleon's rise to power. The letters offer insight into the political machinations, diplomatic relations, and the lives of various dignitaries associated with the French court, showcasing the tensions and intrigues present in this tumultuous era of history. At the start of the memoirs, the correspondent addresses the reactions of different European powers to Napoleon's ambitions, emphasizing the Russian cabinet's prudent diplomacy compared to the often tumultuous interactions at the French court. Key figures such as Count Woronzow and Prince Czartorinsky are introduced, highlighting their roles in maintaining Russian dignity amidst upstart challenges from the French leadership. The initial letters lay the groundwork for the complexities of diplomacy, setting the stage for ongoing commentary on Napoleon and the evolving European political scene, with a particular focus on the adverse societal conditions faced by the French populace under Bonaparte's rule. (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/3898
999 _c45944
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