The Memoirs Of Napoleon, V16, 1821 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162701974)

The Memoirs Of Napoleon, V16, 1821 is a historical book written by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. It is a part of a series of memoirs written by the author about the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military leader and emperor. The book covers the events that took place in the year 1821, which was the final year of Napoleon's life. It provides a detailed account of his exile on the island of Saint Helena, his health issues, and his interactions with the people around him. The book also sheds light on the political and social conditions of the time, as well as the personal relationships and conflicts that Napoleon had with his family, friends, and enemies. The author, who was a close friend and advisor of Napoleon, brings a unique perspective to the events and personalities of the time, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of France, Europe, and the world.Owing to the haste with which they had left England the painting of the ship had been only lately finished, and this circumstance confined Napoleon, whose sense of smell was very acute, to his room for two days. They were now, in the beginning of October, driven into the Gulf of Guinea, where they met a French vessel bound for the Isle of Bourbon. They spoke with the captain, who expressed his surprise and regret when he learnt that Napoleon was on board.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: Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
ISBN-10: 1162701978
ISBN-13: 9781162701974
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d