History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. XI [Illustrated Edition]

• Autore: Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016; ©2016
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (707 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Diplomatic negotiations in international disputes
• Altri autori: CampbellD. Forbes
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. XI. -- BOOK LVI.-CONGRESS OF VIENNA -- State of Europe since the peace of Paris-Discontent of the Belgian and Rhine provinces, which were annexed to Protestant countries, and ill treated by foreign armies-Confusion that threatens-The Germans expect their promised liberty in vain, and the smallTrue character of the Congress of Vienna, and what may be thought of its results, which, with a few changes, have lasted half a century. -- BOOK LVII.-THE ISLAND OF ELBA. -- Stay of Lord Castlereagh at Paris-He obtains from Louis XVIII. the concession of Parma for Marie Louise, and promises in return that Murat shall be expelled from Naples-Austria sends 100,000 men into Italy, and France sends 30,000 into Dauphiné-Internal sCauses and character of this extraordinary revolution. -- BOOK LVIII.-ADDITIONAL ACT. -- Pacific and liberal language of Napoleon in his first conversations-He chooses his ministers on the very evening of the 20th of March-Prince Cambacérès is provisionally invested with the administration of justice-Marshal Davout is appointed war minister-TCharacter of this Act. -- BOOK LIX.-THE CHAMP DE MAI. -- Publication of the Additional Act-Effect it produces-It is very badly received, though the most liberal and best edited constitution that France had ever got-Reasons of this reception-France has no more faith in Napoleon when he speaks of liberty than EurFinal considerations on this attempt at restoring the empire.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, originally published in 1893-1894, is a historical account by Louis Adolphe Thiers, focusing on the period of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon. It delves into the political and diplomatic intricacies of the Congress of Vienna and the state of Europe following the Napoleonic Wars. The narrative explores the complex negotiations among European powers, such as France, England, Austria, Russia, and Prussia, as they redefine territorial boundaries and power structures. Thiers provides insights into the political maneuvers and alliances formed during this pivotal moment in European history. The book is intended for readers interested in European history, particularly those keen on understanding the diplomatic and political landscape of the early 19th century.
• Altri titoli varianti: History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon
• Titolo autorizzato: History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. XI
• ISBN: 9781786259189; 1786259184
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156270903321
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