Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163218143)

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 is a book written by Baron C. F. de Meneval. It is a detailed account of the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, specifically focusing on his court during the First Empire. The book is the third volume in a series of memoirs written by Meneval, who served as Napoleon's private secretary. The book covers a wide range of topics, including Napoleon's relationships with his family, his ministers, and his generals. It also delves into the politics and power struggles that took place within the court, as well as the daily life of Napoleon and his entourage. Meneval's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a unique insight into the world of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book is well-researched and includes a wealth of historical detail, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the First Empire. Overall, Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 is a fascinating and informative read that sheds new light on one of the most iconic figures in history.1910. Part 3 of 3. With a Special Introduction and Illustrations. From the Introduction: Of the numberless books about Napoleon, this is one of the most interesting and authoritative, because intimate and sincere. The author, Claude Francois, Baron de Meneval, was in the closet relations with that notable personage, as private secretary and confidential agent, familiar with his daily thoughts and acts, during his most active years of achievement-from April, 1802, until St. Helena in 1815...A reviewer in the London Academy wrote: A continual eyewitness gives a view of Napoleon in his camp, his closet, his Court, and his home; no doubt favorable, but essentially correct; adding that it should be in the hands of all who wish to study and understand Napoleon. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417905492, 1417907118.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Baron C. F. de Meneval
ISBN-10: 1163218146
ISBN-13: 9781163218143
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 422
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d