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Autore |
duchesse d'Abrantès Laure Junot |
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Titolo |
Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. III |
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San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
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©2014 |
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[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (489 pages) |
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Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband ; ; v.3 |
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
Emperors |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- CHAPTER I. -- Letter from Duroc-The Princess of Württemberg Expected at Raincy-Consternation-Preparations for the Reception of Her Royal Highness-Her Arrival- Her Portrait -Dismissal of Her German Attendants-The Royal Breakfast-M. de Winzingerode-Stag Hunt in the Park-Madame de Balby. -- CHAPTER II. -- Junot's Departure for Bordeaux, and Subsequently for Portugal-Secret Instructions Relative to the Portuguese Campaign-General Loison-His Accusations against Junot-Colonel Napier-Predilections in Favour of England-Charles X. at the Exhibition of National ILucien's Prediction. -- CHAPTER III. -- Junot at Lisbon-My Accouchement-The Empress Josephine as Godmother-Imperial Magnificence-The Grand-Duchess of Berg-Queen Hortense-Commotions in Spain-Balls Given by Princess Caroline and Her Sister-My Daughter's Birthday Party-Adventure of Mademoiselle PoM. de Grancourt. -- CHAPTER IV. -- The Romantic School in Literature-Napoleon as President of the Institute at Saint Cloud-Discussion between Cardinal Maury and the Emperor-Napoleon's Opinion of the Morals of the Present Age Compared with Those of Former Times-His Remarks on the Doctrine of Phrenology. -- CHAPTER V. -- I Am Summoned to the Tuileries by the Emperor- |
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Kindness of Madame Mère-My Conversation with Napoleon-Raincy-M. Ouvrard-M. Destillières- Hunting-The Duc d'Orléans and the Comte d'Artois in Miniature-Junot King of Portugal- Napoleon Recommends Me to Go to LiThe Invitation to Breakfast. -- CHAPTER VI. -- The Emperor's Family-Negotiations between Napoleon and Lucien -M. Campi-His Mission to Canino-Madame Lucien Bonaparte -The Duchy of Parma and the Throne of Naples-Lucien's Magnanimous Conduct-His Daughter Charlotte-Her Projected Marriage with Ferdinand VIM. de Talleyrand. -- CHAPTER VII. |
The Grand-Duchess of Berg's Masquerade-A Quadrille of Sixteen Ladies-The Tyrolean Peasant Girls-Prince Camille Borghèse-H is Extraordinary Disguise-The Blue Mask-Isabey Personating the Emperor-His Large Hands -The Dance Interrupted-Mademoiselle Gu-t and tThe Pope's Bull and the Ass Laden with Relics. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Letters from Junot and Duroc-Junot Proposes to Resign All His Appointments-My Visit to Princess Caroline-The Emperor's Kindness to Junot-He Promises to Write to Him Himself-An Old Recollection Revived-The Audience Prolonged till Half-past Eleven at Night-Duroc's Letter to Junot. -- CHAPTER IX. -- The Emperor at Bayonne-Abdication of Charles IV.-Errors of Napoleon -Abdication of Ferdinand-Junot Created Governor General of Portugal-Embargo on Cotton Repealed-M. Magnien's Proposal-Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain-Ferdinand VII. at Valençay-Charles IV. New Spanish Catechism. -- CHAPTER X. -- News of the Convention of Cintra -Landing of the British Troops-The Miraculous Egg-Patriotism of Comte de Bourmont -Battle of Vimiera -Council of Generals-Admiral Siniavin-General Kellermann Treats with the English Generals-Anecdote -Siniavin's Treachery-The Famous Diamonds. -- CHAPTER XI. -- The Emperor's Promise to Junot -Berthier's Letters-Junot's Departure for Saragossa- Siege of Saragossa-Its Horrors-Junot's Wounds-The Emperor's Unkindness-Reduction of Saint Joseph-Napoleon's Unreasonable Complaint-General Thiébault Summoned to HeadquarteSuchet Replaces Junot. -- CHAPTER XII. -- New Campaign in Germany-Bombardment of Vienna-Battle of Aspern-Essling-Death of Marshal Lannes-The Roman States Annexed to the French Empire-Bull of Excommunication-Marshal Soult Determines to Accept the Attributes of Royalty-New Disasters in Portugal- CaInauspicious Omens. -- CHAPTER XIII. |
Approaching Divorce-Conversation with the Empress-Her Distress-Fête at the Hôtel de Ville-The Ladies Appointed to Receive the Empress Countermanded-Her Majesty's Sufferings at This Ball-The Emperor and the Queen of Naples-Berthier-The Divorce Pronounced-AMademoiselle Masséna. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- The German Kings at Paris-The Queen of Naples at the Tuileries-Her Parties Unsociable-Duets with the Grand-Duke of Würzburg -The Kings' Visit to Josephine at Malmaison-The Carnival-The Patrimony of Saint Peter Withdrawn from the Pope -Negotiations SuperinVisit of the Duke of Norfolk. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Junot Ordered to Spain-I Accompany Him-Our Journey-Counter Order to Proceed to Burgos-French Justice-My Fright -The Horrors of War-Vittoria-Letters from My Children-Rumoured Death of Durosnel-News Conveyed to Madame Durosnel-Lavalette Inexpert at DissimulThe Spaniard's Sacrifice. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Napoleon's Marriage with Maria Louisa-Union of the Papal States with France-General Kellermann-Junot Quits Valladolid- Siege of Astorga-Nuptial Festivities in Paris-Maria Louisa's Regret at Leaving Vienna-Her Favourite Dog-Berthier's Scheme -Arrival of thThe Intrigue Unravelled. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- Fêtes at Valladolid-Arrival of the Prince d'Essling-The Cortége -Masséna's Companion-His Uneasiness-Junot's Conversation with Him-Marshal Ney-Siege of Ciudad-Rodrigo-A Quarrel Threatened-The |
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Emperor's Gloomy Forebodings-Masséna's Retreat- Junot Wounded --Anecdote of the Duke of Wellington. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- The Spanish Nun and Marshal Duroc-The Nun's Sister and the Emperor- The Emperor's Altered Appearance -Description of the Young King-Napoleon at Play with His Son-His Conversation with Madame Junot-Rejoicings in Honour of the Birth of the King of Rome-His The Intended Palace. -- CHAPTER XIX. |
The Austrians before Grenoble-Paris in the Winter of 18/4-False Reports of the Enemy's Progress-Saint Dizier -Review on the Place du Carrousel-Cardinal Maury Predicts the Return of the Bourbons-The Duc d'Angoulême Enters Bordeaux-The Treaty of Chaumont- FCapitulation of Paris. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This volume is a continuation of the memoirs of Madame Junot, the Duchess D’Abrantès, detailing the life and times of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte from his early years in Ajaccio to his downfall at Waterloo. The text provides insights into Napoleon's personal and political relationships, including interactions with prominent figures of the era such as Josephine, Lucien Bonaparte, and various European royals. It also explores significant historical events during Napoleon's rule, including battles, political alliances, and his influence across Europe. Madame Junot offers a personal perspective on Napoleon’s character and leadership, making this memoir a valuable resource for historians and those interested in the Napoleonic era. |
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