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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. I [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. I [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (767 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-908-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- AUTHOR'S PREFACE. -- PLATES IN VOL. I. -- BOOK I.-CONSTITUTION OF THE YEAR VIII. -- The Provisional Consuls enter upon their Functions-Division of Duties between Sieyès and General Bonaparte-The General secures for himself the Administration of Affairs, and leaves the Digesting of the new Constitution to Sieyès-State of France in BrumairAdoption of the Constitution of the Year VIII., and the Commencement of its Operation fixed for the 4th of Nivôse -- BOOK II.-INTERNAL GOVERNMENT. -- Definitive Establishment of the Consular Government-Composition of the Senate, of the Legislative Body, of the Tribunate, and of the Council of State (Conseil d'Etat)-The First Consul's Manifesto to the Powers of Europe-Public Offers of Peace made to EnglFuneral Ceremony on the Occasion of the Death of Washington The First Consul takes up his Abode at the Palace of the Tuileries -- BOOK III.-ULM AND GENOA. -- Preparations for War-Forces of the Coalition in 1800-Army of Baron Melas in Liguria -- of Marshal Kray in Swabia-Plan of the Campaign of the Austrians-Importance of Switzerland in this War-Plan of General Bonaparte-He forms the Resolution to make use of SwiCharacter of that General -- BOOK IV.-MARENGO. -- Impatience of the First Consul for News from Germany-On receiving Intelligence of Moreau's Success, he resolves to set out for Italy-Extreme Distress of the Garrison of Genoa-Fortitude of Masséna-The First Consul hastens to his Relief and to execute the PFête of the 14th of July at the Invalides -- BOOK V.-HELIOPOLIS. -- State of Egypt after the Departure of General Bonaparte-Profound Grief of the Army: its Desire to return to France-Kléber excites, instead of repressing, that Feeling-His Report on the State of the Colony-This Report, destined for the Directory, is receivCharacters and Lives of those two Warriors.
BOOK VI.-ARMISTICE. -- Vast Preparations for Succouring the Army in Egypt-Arrival of M. de St. Julien at Paris-Impatience of the French Cabinet to treat with him-Notwithstanding the Insufficiency of M. de St. Julien's Powers, Talleyrand induces him to sign preliminary Articles Lucien Bonaparte removed from the Ministry of the Interior, and sent to Spain -- BOOK VII.-HOHENLINDEN. -- Peace with the United States and with the Barbary Regencies-Meeting of the Congress of Lunéville-M. de Cobentzel declines a separate Negotiation, and insists at least on the Presence of an English Plenipotentiary, to mask the real Negotiation between AustImportant Results obtained by the First Consul in the course of Fifteen Months -- BOOK VIII.-INFERNAL MACHINE. -- Plots against the Life of the First Consul-Carbon, St. Réjant, and Limoëlan, three Agents of Georges, form a plan for destroying the First Consul by the Explosion of a Barrel of Gunpowder-Choice of the Rue St. Nicaise, and of the 3rd Nivôse for the ExecutThe Monks of the Great St. Bernard established at the Simplon and at Mont Cenis -- BOOK IX.-NEUTRAL POWERS. -- Sequel of the Negotiations with the Powers of Europe-Treaty with the Court of Naples-Exclusion of the English from the Ports of the Two Sicilies, and Engagement entered into by the Neapolitan Government to receive a French Division at Otranto-Spain pledgeProgress of France since the 18th Brumaire. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. II [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. II [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (733 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-909-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. II. -- BOOK X.- EVACUATION OF EGYPT. -- The Attention of Europe fixed upon the Negotiation opened at London-Speculations on the probable Influence of the Death of Paul I. on this Negotiation-State of the Russian Court-Character of Alexander-His young Friends form a Secret Government with him, wEgypt finally lost to France -- BOOK XI.-GENERAL PEACE. -- Last unsuccessful Attempt of Ganteaume to put to Sea-He touches at Derne, but dares not land 2000 Men whom he had on board, and puts back to Toulon-Capture of the Swiftsure on the Passage-Admiral Linois, sent from Toulon to Cadiz, is obliged to cast anchoExtraordinary Demonstrations of Sympathy reciprocated at this Moment by the two Nations. -- BOOK XII.-THE CONCORDAT. -- The Catholic Church during the French Revolution-Civil Constitution of the Clergy decreed by the Constituent Assembly-Assimilation of the Administration of Religion to that of the Realm-One Diocese established for each Department-Election of Bishops by thNecessity of overcoming this Opposition before going further -- BOOK XIII.-THE TRIBUNATE. -- Internal Administration-Suppression of Highway Robbery and Repair of the Roads-Revival of Commerce-Exports and Imports of the Year 1801-Material Results of the French Revolution in Respect to Agriculture, Manufactures, and Population-Influence of the PrefGrand Review of the Army of Egypt-Return of the First Consul to Paris. -- BOOK XIV.-THE CONSULATE FOR LIFE. -- Arrival of the First Consul in Paris-Scrutiny of the Senate, which excludes sixty Members of the Legislative Body and twenty Members of the Tribunate-The excluded Members succeeded by Men devoted to the Government-End of the Congress of Amiens-Some DifficResumé of this Period of Three Years -- BOOK XV.-THE SECULARISATIONS.
Congratulations addressed to the First Consul by all the Cabinets on Occasion of the Consulship for Life-First Effects of the Peace in England-British Industry anxious for a Treaty of Commerce with France-Difficulty of harmonising the Mercantile InterestsCharacter of that able and difficult Negotiation -- BOOK XVI.-RUPTURE OF THE PEACE OF AMIENS. -- Efforts of the First Consul to re-establish the Colonial Greatness of France-Ambition of all the Powers to possess Colonies-America, the West and the East Indies-Mission of General Decaen to India -Efforts to recover St. Domingo-Description of that IslandWho is to blame for the Rupture?. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. III [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. III [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (722 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-910-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. III. -- BOOK XVII.-CAMP OF BOULOGNE. -- Message of the First Consul to the great Bodies of the State-Speech of M. de Fontanes-Violences of the English Navy with regard to French Commerce-Reprisals-The Communes and the Departments, by a spontaneous Movement, offer Flat-bottomed Boats, Frigates, Unforeseen Events for a Moment call the Attention of the First Consul to Internal Affairs -- BOOK XVIII.-CONSPIRACY OF GEORGES. -- Alarms excited in England by the Preparations at Boulogne-Effects usually produced upon England by War-First Impressions and subsequent Alarm produced in London by the Proceedings of the First Consul-Means suggested for resisting the French, and ParliamenCharacter of this sad Affair -- BOOK XIX.-THE EMPIRE. -- Effect produced in Europe by the Death of the Duc d'Enghien-Prussia, on the very Eve of forming an Alliance with France, reverts to Russia and concludes a Secret Alliance with that Power-What would have been the best Alliance for France for 1803, and whatThe Republic changed into a Military Monarchy -- BOOK XX.-THE CORONATION. -- Delay of the Descent on England-Causes and Advantages of that Delay-Redoubled Care in the Preparations-Financial Measures -Budgets for the Years XI., XII., and XIII.-Creation of Indirect Taxes-Old Theory of a Tax solely on Land-Napoleon refutes that TheorCeremony of the Coronation -- BOOK XXI.-THIRD COALITION. -- Stay of the Pope at Paris-Endeavours of Napoleon to retain him there-The Fleets having been unable to act in December, Napoleon employs the Winter in organising Italy-Transformation of the Italian Republic into a Vassal Kingdom of the French Empire-Offer Napoleon finally turns his Forces against the Continent -- BOOK XXII.-ULM AND TRAFALGAR.
Consequences of the Union of Genoa with the Empire-That Union, though a Fault, is attended with beneficial Results-A vast Field opened to the Military Combinations of Napoleon-Four attacks directed against France-Napoleon directs his serious Attention to Ulm causes Trafalgar to be Forgotten. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. IV [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. IV [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (812 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-911-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. IV. -- BOOK XXIII.-AUSTERLITZ. -- Effect produced by the News from the Army-Financial Crisis-The Chest of Consolidation suspends its Payments in Spain, and contributes to Increase the Embarrassments of the Company of the United Merchants -Assistance afforded to that Company by the Bank ofTriumphal Reception -- BOOK XXIV.-CONFEDERATION OF THE RHINE. -- Return of Napoleon to Paris-Public Joy-Distribution of the Colours taken from the Enemy-Decree of the Senate ordaining the Erection of a Triumphal Monument-Napoleon devotes his first Attention to the Finances-The Company of United Merchants is ascertainedWar declared between Prussia and France -- BOOK XXV.-JENA. -- Situation of the French Empire at the Moment of the War with Prussia -Affairs of Naples, Dalmatia, and Holland-Means of Defence prepared by Napoleon in case of a General Coalition-Napoleon leaves Paris, and repairs to Würzburg-The Court of Prussia also joNapoleon Master in a Month of the whole Prussian Monarchy -- BOOK. XXVI.-EYLAU. -- Effect produced in Europe by the Victories of Napoleon over Prussia-Cause to which the Exploits of the French are attributed-Ordinance of King Frederick William tending to efface the Distinctions of Birth in the Prussian Army-Napoleon decrees the BuildingTranquillity of Mind and Incredible Variety of Occupations of Napoleon at Osterode and Finkenstein -- BOOK XXVII.-FRIEDLAND AND TILSIT. -- Events in the East during the Winter of 1807-Sultan Selim, frightened by the Threats of Russia, restores the Hospodars, Ipsilanti and Maruzzi-The Russians nevertheless continue their March to the Turkish Frontier-The Porte, on learning the Violation of itCharacter of his Policy at this Period. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. IX [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. IX [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (702 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-916-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. V [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. V [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (754 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-912-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. V. -- BOOK XXVIII.-FONTAINEBLEAU. -- Joy caused in France and in the allied countries by the peace of Tilsit -First acts of Napoleon after his return to Paris-Mission of General Savary to St. Petersburg-Fresh distribution of the French troops in the north-Marshal Brune's Corps d'Armée directHe sets out from Fontainebleau for Milan about a the middle of November 1807 -- BOOK XXIX.-ARANJUEZ. -- Expedition against Portugal-Composition of the army destined for that expedition-First entry of the French into Spain-March from Ciudad Rodrigo to Alcantara-Dreadful hardships-General Junot, hastening towards Lisbon, follows the right of the Tagus, along Character of the Revolution of Aranjuez -- NOTE TO PAGE 268. -- BOOK XXX.-BAYONNE. -- Disturbances at Madrid on the news of the events at Aranjuez-Murat hastens his arrival-On approaching Madrid he receives a message from the Queen of Etruria-He sends M. de Monthyon to her-The latter finds the royal family in deep affliction and full of reConclusion of affairs at Bayonne, and departure of Joseph for Madrid, of Napoleon for Paris -- NOTE TO PAGE 320. -- NOTE ON THE MARRIAGE OF PRINCE JEROME BONAPARTE. -- REPLY TO THE NOTE ON THE MARRIAGE OF PRINCE JEROME BONAPARTE. -- BOOK XXXI.-BAYLEN. -- State of Spain during the events that were occurring at Bayonne-Disposition of the different classes of the nation-Repressed indignation, ready to burst forth every moment-Official publication of the abdications extorted from Ferdinand VII. and Charles IVMortification of Napoleon, speedily and severely punished for his faults. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VI [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VI [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (780 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-913-3 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. VI. -- BOOK XXXI-ERFURTH -- The capitulation of Baylen becomes known to Napoleon whilst he is on a tour in the southern provinces of the Empire-His intense emotion at the news of that unhappy event-Order for the arrest of General Dupont on his return to France-Napoleon makes his proHis measures in order to render it decisive. -- BOOK XXXIII.-SOMOSIERRA. -- Arrival of Napoleon at Bayonne-Non-performance of part of his orders -Manner in which be made amends for it-His departure for Vittoria-Ardour of the Spaniards in maintaining a war begun with successes-Project for arming five hundred thousand men-Rivalry oChances for the establishment of the new royalty. -- BOOK XXXIV.-RATISBON. -- Arrival of Napoleon in Paris on the night of January 22, 1809-Reasons for his sudden return-Material change in public opinion-Increasing disapprobation of the war in Spain-Disgrace of M. de Talleyrand and danger of M. Fouché-Napoleon's attitude with regarTheir great military and political results. -- BOOK XXXV.-WAGRAM. -- Commencement of hostilities in Italy-Unexpected entry of the Austrians by Ponteba, Cividale, and Gorice-Surprise of Prince Eugène-He fills back on Livenza-General Sahuc's vanguard beaten at Pordenone-The army loudly calls for battle-Yielding to their demaCharacter of the campaign of 1809 -- BOOK XXXVI.-TALAVERA AND WALCHEREN. -- Operations of the French in Spain during the year 1809-Plan of campaign for the conquest of the south of the Peninsula-Want of unity in the command, and consequent mischiefs-The war in Austria awakens all the hopes and passions of the Spaniards-England muThe fever attacks them with extraordinary violence, and obliges them to withdraw after enormous losses Napoleon's joy on hearing of this result, particularly on account of the negotiations at Altenburg. |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 | ||
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VII [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VII [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (762 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-914-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. VII. -- BOOK XXXVII.-THE DIVORCE. -- Course of the negotiations at Altenburg-Napoleon would have desired the separation of the three crowns of the house of Austria, or their transference to the head of the Duke of Würzburg-Not wishing yet to make a campaign for. the purpose of effecting thatTemporary change for the better in public opinion, and last illusions of France as to the duration of the imperial reign. -- BOOK XXXVIII.-CONTINENTAL BLOCKADE. -- Situation of the Empire after the marriage which united the fortunes of France and Austria-Napoleon desires to take advantage of the peace to calm the spirit of Europe, and to put an end to the war with Spain and England-He hastens to distribute amongst hEfficacy and danger of the measures conceived by Napoleon. -- BOOK XXXIX.-TORRES VEDRAS. -- Vicissitudes of the Spanish War during the latter part of the year 1809-Retreat of the English after the battle of Talavera, and their long inaction in Estramadura-The assembly of the Cortes at the commencement of 1810 determined on-Events in Catalonia anHis arrival in Paris, and presentation to the Emperor. -- BOOK XL.-FUENTES D'OÑORO. -- Tendency of Napoleon's ideas at the period of General Foy's arrival in Paris-His interviews with the latter-Necessity for the despatch of a reinforcement of sixty or eighty thousand men to Spain, and the impossibility of sending so many-Napoleon's last enMasséna unjustly disgraced. -- BOOK XLI.-THE COUNCIL. -- Birth of the King of Rome on the 20th of March 1811-The baptismal ceremony delayed until the month of June-The various circumstances which at this time saddened France and checked the outburst of the national joy-Increase of distrust with respect to RussiHe returns to Paris, and prepares for his departure to Russia. -- BOOK XLII.-TARRAGONA.
Events in the Peninsula-Return of Joseph to Madrid, and the state of affairs to which he returned-State of Spain, weariness of the public mind, and possibility of its submitting to assist Joseph with money and men-Critical situation of Badajoz since the bRésumé of the events in Spain during the years 1810 and 1811 and the first portion of 1812. -- BOOK XLIII.-PASSAGE OF THE NIEMEN. -- Progress of events in the north-A success of the Russians removing all appearance of feebleness on their part, disposes the Emperor Alexander to send M. de Nesselrode to Paris in order to make an amicable arrangement of the differences with France-At thisSad presentiment. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VIII [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. VIII [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (710 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-915-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. VIII. -- BOOK XIV-MOSCOW -- Napoleon prepares to march upon Wilna-Takes measures at Kowno to secure the possession of that town, and to make it the termination of his line of navigation-Movements of the various corps of the French army-M. de Balachoff sent by the Emperor Alexander tFinesse of Kutusoff, who feigns to agree to these overtures, and acceptance of a tacit armistice. -- BOOK XLV.-THE BERESINA. -- State of public feeling in St. Petersburg-Interview at Abo between the Emperor Alexander and the Prince-Royal of Sweden-Proposed manoeuvres in the rear of the French army-Reinforcement of the troops of Finland sent to the Count de Wittgenstein, and junctiThe real causes of its terrible disasters. -- BOOK XLVI.-WASHINGTON AND SALAMANCA. -- The course of events in Europe during the Russian expedition-Difficult position of England-Increasing distress amongst its commercial and working classes, and general desire of its people for peace-Assassination of Mr. Percival, the chief member of the BrDisastrous consequences of this campaign to France, and delight experienced throughout Europe, and especially in Germany, at the sight of the misfortunes so unexpectedly suffered by Napoleon. -- BOOK XLVII.-THE COHORTS. -- Napoleon's rapid journey-Lays aside his incognito only at Warsaw and Dresden, and then to none but the French ministers-His sudden arrival at Paris at midnight on the 18th of December-Reception on the 19th of the ministers and great personages of the EmpiDeparture for the army. -- BOOK XLVIII.-LUTZEN AND BAUTZEN.
Results of Prince Schwarzenberg's mission-He quits Paris, after having attempted to say to the Empress and to M. de Bassano what he had not ventured to say to Napoleon himself-The course of events at Vienna since the defection of Prussia-The Austrian courThe conditions of this armistice, and the conclusion of the first campaign of Saxony, called the Spring Campaign. |
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History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. X [Illustrated Edition]
| History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon Vol. X [Illustrated Edition] |
| Autore | Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (748 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) | CampbellD. Forbes |
| Collana | History Of The Consulate And The Empire Of France Under Napoleon |
| ISBN | 1-78625-917-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- PLATES IN VOL. X. -- BOOK LIII.-FIRST ABDICATION. -- Internal state of Paris during Napoleon's late military operations-Secret party intrigues-Position of M. de Talleyrand-His views-Mission of M. de Vitrolles to the allied camp-Conference of Lusigny -Instructions given to M. de Flahaut relative to the condiGeneral view of the greatness and errors of the imperial reign. -- CONCLUSION. -- BOOK LIV.-RESTORATION OF THE BOURBONS. -- Last operations of the French who remained scattered in different parts of Europe-Campaign of General Maison in Flanders, and defence of Antwerp by General Carnot-Surrender of Antwerp, and conditions of this surrender-The French troops begin to desert-FirDefinite establishment of the Bourbon government. -- BOOK LV.-GOVERNMENT OF LOUIS XVIII. -- Changes effected in the public mind during the months of April and May-Revival of parties-The ultra-royalists throng round the Count d'Artois-This prince, ill and vexed, makes a long stay at St. Cloud-Return to France of the Duke d'Orléans-The friends of State of things in December 1814. |
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