The Memoirs Of Dr. Thomas W. Evans
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| Autore: |
Evans Dr. Thomas Wiltberger
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| Titolo: |
The Memoirs Of Dr. Thomas W. Evans
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| Pubblicazione: | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| ©2014 | |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (403 pages) |
| Soggetto topico: | Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 |
| France | |
| Altri autori: |
CraneDr. Edward A
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| Nota di contenuto: | Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FOREWORD -- PREFACE -- CHAPTER I - THE BEGINNINGS OF A FRIENDSHIP -- How my acquaintance with Prince Louis Napoleon began-His life at the Élysée-The day before the coup d'État-Dr. Conneau and Charles Thélin-The Emperor's way of bestowing favors-A cross of the Legion of Honor-A diamond pin-My professional relations with theAbd-el-Kader -- CHAPTER II - CHARACTER OF THE EMPEROR -- The mother of Louis Napoleon-The personal appearance of the Emperor-His love of the country-"He was a wonderful landscape gardener"-He cared nothing for art for art's sake -His utilitarianism-His domestic habits-He was an able writer-He despised flattery-His qualities the opposite of our faults -- CHAPTER III - THE MARRIAGE OF THE EMPEROR -- Louis Napoleon is advised to marry-The Princess Caroline-The Duchess of Hamilton-Ancient and modern Knights-The Duke of Hamilton-A great surprise-Eugénie de Montijo -- her character, her person-The Emperor announces his engagement-How the announcement was rThe Empress not exempt from the defects of her qualities -- CHAPTER IV - THE IMPERIAL COURT-THE WAR OF THE REBELLION -- The Imperial Court-"Paris the heaven of Americans"-The banquet to Gen. John A. Dix-The American colony-How things have changed-Parisian society in those days-Causes of its decadence-Its "exoticism"-Sunt lacrimœ rerum-The War of the Rebellion-The Emperor nThe Empress's letter to me -- CHAPTER V - THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCE -- The importance of the works of Napoleon III.-He created modern Paris -- its parks and water-works -- its public buildings-Provincial cities reconstructed-Roads and railways extended-Credit institutions founded-Commercial treaties made-The increase of capital -- The greatest work of Napoleon III -- CHAPTER VI - THE FRANCO-GERMAN WAR OF 1870-71. |
| A visit to St. Cloud-The candidature of Prince Leopold of Hohenzollern-The Duke de Gramont-The Emperor not inclined to war-The opinion of the Empress-The Emperor's bad counselors-General Lebœuf-An incident-Public feeling-I propose to establish an ambulancMisgivings -- CHAPTER VII - THE FRENCH ARMY-SEDAN AND BISMARCK -- The efforts of the Emperor to increase the strength of the army-His proposals are denounced by the Opposition-Favre-Thiers-Magnin-Jules Simon-State of the army when war was declared-On arriving at Metz the Emperor finds nothing ready-Misled by incorrect r"Conneau" -- CHAPTER VIII - THE FALL OF THE SECOND EMPIRE -- Effects in Paris of the news of the first reverses-"Nous sommes trahis"-The resignation of the Ministry-General de Palikao -A new Ministry is formed-General Trochu is appointed Military Governor-An unsuccessful mission-The announcement of the disaster of "I yield to force" -- CHAPTER IX - DEPARTURE OF THE EMPRESS FROM THE TUILERIES -- The invasion of the Tuileries-General Mellinet parleys with the invaders-How the palace was protected-The interior of the Tuileries-The Empress waits in the palace to hear from the Assembly-She is advised to leave-She hesitates-Prince de Metternich and SiThe Empress comes to my house -- CHAPTER X - THE REVOLUTION-THE EMPRESS AT MY HOUSE -- The calm before the storm-Paris in revolution-The Champs Élysées-The Place de la Concorde-The street scenes-Some reflections-How certain things came to pass without a hitch -The funeral of Victor Noir-A paradox-Concerning the "Republic" -A race, and the wI make a reconnaissance -- CHAPTER XII - ON THE ROAD TO THE COAST. | |
| Pacy-sur-Eure-A change of conveyances-The "outfit"-A professional opinion-Evreux-"Vive la Republique"-A tragic story-La Commandérie-Horses but no carriage-An accident-La Rivière de Thibouville-A serious question-"Le Soleil d'Or"-Diplomacy-"Too funny for aAnother coincidence -- CHAPTER XIII - DEAUVILLE-THE EMBARKATION -- Deauville-Precautions-Looking for a boat in which to cross the Channel-Interview with Sir John Burgoyne-Lady Burgoyne-Dinner at the Hôtel du Casino-A small gold locket-I meet Sir John Burgoyne on the quay-Her Majesty leaves the Hôtel du Casino-A wild nighDr. Crane returns to Paris -- CHAPTER XIV - THE MEETING BETWEEN MOTHER AND SON -- We leave the harbor-Rough weather-In a gale-We reach Ryde Roads-The landing-At the York Hotel-News of the Prince Imperial-The Empress and the Bible-We go to Brighton-The Empress hears that the Prince Imperial is at Hastings-She insists on going there-A vaConversations with the Empress -- CHAPTER XV - I VISIT THE EMPEROR-DIPLOMACY -- I leave England-Queen Augusta-The prison and the prisoner-"The courtesy of the age"-My visit to the Emperor at Wilhelmshöhe-I visit the prison camps and hospitals-My return to England-France now isolated-The promise of the Czar-The Empress endeavors to liDiplomatic notes -- CHAPTER XVI - INTRIGUES AND MORE DIPLOMACY -- The mysterious M. Régnier-His interviews with Bismarck-The situation at Metz-M. Régnier is received by Marshal Bazaine-General Bourbaki leaves for Chislehurst-The Empress is astonished-She tries once more to obtain peace on favorable terms-She writes to hJustice will be done -- CHAPTER XVII - THE END OF THE WAR-THE COMMUNE. | |
| I return to France-The suffering among the French prisoners-The Clothing Society-I engage in relief work-Hostes dum vulnerati fratres-The fellow-feeling produced by suffering shared in common-The end of the war-A National Assembly -The humiliating peace-TThe aspect of the city -- CHAPTER XVIII - DEATH OF THE EMPEROR -- The visitors to Camden Place-November 15, 1871-The Emperor's health-His last photograph-Surgical advice is sought-A consultation is held-A statement contradicted-The operation-The death of the Emperor-The impression it produced in Paris and in London-Mess"Vive Napoléon IV!" -- APPENDICES -- I - A LETTER FROM THE PRINCESS JOSEPHINE TO NAPOLEON III. -- II - THE FAMILY OF THE EMPRESS -- III - THE EMPEROR'S FORTUNE -- IV - SPEECH OF LORD BROUGHAM -- V - THE FALSIFIED DESPATCH -- VI - CONCERNING THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY -- VII - THE LOYALTY OF GENERAL TROCHU -- VIII - EXTRACTS FROM OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT -- IX - THE EMPEROR'S RESPONSIBILITY. | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This memoir, originally published in 1905 and edited by Edward A. Crane, M.D., provides a detailed account of the Second French Empire from the perspective of Dr. Thomas W. Evans, a close acquaintance of Napoleon III. The book explores Evans' personal experiences and observations during his time at the French court, highlighting his relationships with key figures such as Empress Eugénie and the Prince Imperial. It covers significant historical events, including the Franco-German War, the fall of the Second Empire, and the aftermath of these events. Evans also reflects on the industrial development under Napoleon III and provides insights into the political and social environment of 19th-century France. Intended for readers interested in European history, the memoir offers a unique perspective on the complexities of the French Empire and the personal traits of its leaders. |
| Altri titoli varianti: | Memoirs Of Dr. Thomas W. Evans |
| Titolo autorizzato: | The Memoirs Of Dr. Thomas W. Evans |
| ISBN: | 1-78289-158-7 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910163203003321 |
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