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100 1 _aFleury de Chaboulon, Pierre Alexandre Édouard, baron,
_d1779-1835
245 1 0 _aMemoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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 2007-08-17
508 _aProduced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. I" by M. Fleury de Chaboulon is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the personal and political events surrounding Napoleon's return from exile in Elba, specifically focusing on the significant events leading up to and during the Hundred Days of his brief resurgence as Emperor of France. This work aims to provide insight into Napoleon's character, the political intrigue of the time, and the perspectives surrounding his rule and abdication. At the start of the memoir, the author outlines the reasons and motivations behind Napoleon's return from Elba, arguing against common historical narratives that portray him as weak or desperate. He emphasizes the complexity of Napoleon's character, portraying him as both an astute leader and a tragic figure caught in turbulent times. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the historical context, alongside the author's personal reflections and observations, creating a nuanced picture of a leader surrounded by tumult, ambition, betrayal, and the fervor of a nation caught between revolution and royalism. It serves as a prelude to the broader narrative of Napoleon's influence on France and Europe during a critical juncture in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Elba and the Hundred Days, 1814-1815
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22345
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