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Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. I
| Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. I |
| Autore | duchesse d'Abrantès Laure Junot |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (479 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Anon
HamiltonHamilton |
| Collana | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Biography |
| ISBN |
9781782891468
1782891463 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- VOLUME I. -- VOLUME II. -- VOLUME III. -- SPECIAL INTRODUCTION -- PREFATORY REMARKS BY THE DUCHESSE D'ABRANTÈS. -- THE AUTHOR'S INTRODUCTION TO THE ORIGINAL EDITION. -- CHAPTER I. -- Place and Date of My Birth-Calomeros and Bonaparte-My Father's Departure for America-Intimacy between My Mother and Madame Letitia- Bonaparte's Boyhood - The Basket of Grapes and the Flogging - Saveria and the Bonaparte Family - My Father's Return-My Birth and My Mother's Illness. -- CHAPTER II. -- My Mother's Drawing-room-The Comtesse de Périgord-The Duchesse de Mailly and the Prince de Chalais -Louis XV. and the Comtesse de Périgord -The Duchesse de Mailly and the Princesse de Lamballe- Bonaparte's First Arrival in Paris- His Intention of PresentiHis Character when a Young Man. -- CHAPTER III. -- Death of Bonaparte's Father in My Mother's House-Joseph Bonaparte and M. Fesch - Removal of My Family to Paris - M. de Saint Priest, M. Séguier, and M. Duvidal de Montferrier -Madame de Lamarlière-A Wedding Feast at Robespierre's-The Queen at the ConciergMM. d'Aigrefeuille and Cambacérès. -- CHAPTER IV. -- Marianne Bonaparte at Saint Cyr-Humbled Pride- Bonaparte Made Sub-Lieutenant - His First Appearance in Uniform - His Singular Present to My Sister - Scene at Malmaison-The Comtesse d'Escarbagnas and the Marquis de Carabas. -- CHAPTER V. -- The Parliament of 1787- Disturbances at Rennes-M. de Nonainville -M. Necker- Project of M. de Loménie-His Dismissal from the Ministry - Burning of the Effigy - Riots in Paris-Louis XVI., the Queen, and the Royal Family. -- CHAPTER VI.
Opening of the States-General -Conversation between Bonaparte and Comte Louis de Narbonne - Baron de Breteuil -The Queen and M. de Vergennes -Mirabeau - Advances Made by the Court A Bribe Refused-The Queen's Anger-Mirabeau Solicits an Interview with the Queen. -- CHAPTER VII. -- Louis XVI. at the Hôtel de Ville on the 14th of July-Revolutionary Scenes -Departure of My Father and Brother for England-My Father's Return-His Duel with M. de Som-le -Domiciliary Visit to My Father's House-Napoleon's Remarks upon It-The 10th of August-WMy Sister and I placed at a Boarding School. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Murder of Madame de Lamballe- Our Removal to Toulouse-My Father Summoned before the Section-My Mother's Letter to Salicetti-He Makes My Brother His Secretary- Death of the King and Madame Elizabeth-My Father's Illness-Friendly Warning of Couder-Our Journe Death of Robespierre. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Arrest of Bonaparte-His Conduct in Corsica-Jacobin Club-Bonaparte Disguised as a Sailor-Bonaparte, Junot, and Robespierre the Younger-Friendship Between Bonaparte and Junot-Rivalry of Bonaparte and Salicetti-Examination of Bonaparte's Papers-Erasure of His Name from the List of Generals. -- CHAPTER X. -- M. Brunetière-Curious Mode of Correspondence-My Mother's Visit to Paris-The Hotel de la Tranquillité-Bonaparte's Visit to Us-Paris after the 9th Thermidor-Bonaparte and the Muscadins-Scarcity of Bread-The Sections Declaiming against the Convention-PoliticSalicetti's Boots. -- CHAPTER XI. -- New Troubles in Paris-Bonaparte's Poverty-His Servant and My Mother's Femme de Chambre-The Jardin des Plantes-Mutual Confidence-Junot in Love with Paulette Bonaparte-Napoleon's Characteristic Reply-Revolutionary Scenes. -- CHAPTER XII. The 20th of May-Death of Ferraud-Project of Bombarding the Faubourg Saint Antoine-Salicetti on the List of the Proscribed -He Flies for Refuge to My Mother's Lodgings-His Concealment-Bonapartes Visit to My Mother-Remarkable Conversation. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- The Trial of Romme, Soubrani, and Their Colleagues-Project for Saving Salicetti-Sentence and Death of the Prisoners-Horrible Scene. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Salicetti's Proxy- We Procure Our Passports-Our Departure for Bordeaux-The First Post-Generous Letter from Bonaparte-Salicetti's Ingratitude-Our Arrival at Bordeaux-Difficulty of Obtaining a Vessel for Salicetti-We Proceed to Cette-Salicetti Sails for GenOur Arrival at Montpellier. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Couder's Invitation to My Father -Salicetti's Letter to My Mother-Madame de Saint Ange-Her Present to Bonaparte-Trading Speculation-Bonaparte and Bartolomeo Peraldi. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- The Fair of Beaucaire-Atrocities Committed in the South-Mutilated Women-Short Stay at Bordeaux-Decline of My Father's Health-Return to Paris-Our Hôtel Rue de la Loi-Domiciliary Visit-My Father's Illness-Bonaparte's Daily Calls on My Parents-Commotions in Death of My Father. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- My Mother's House in the Chaussée d'Antin-Great Change in the Situation of Bonaparte-Ammunition Bread-Dreadful Dearth-Charities Bestowed by Bonaparte-The Dead Child, and the Slater's Widow-Comparison between Former Fashions and Those of the Republic. -- CHAPTER XVIII. -- My Mother's Mourning-Decline of Her Health-A Box at the Feydeau Prescribed by the Physician-Bonaparte Accompanies My Mother to the Play-Singular Overtures of Bonaparte to My Mother-He Proposes Three Marriages between the Two Families-My Mother Refuses to He Is Appointed to the Command of the Army of Italy. -- CHAPTER XIX. Recollections of Toulouse-M. de Regnier, Commandant-Introduction of M. de Geouffre to My Mother-Mutual Passion-Marriage of M. de Geouffre and My Sister Cecile-Melancholy Presentiments of My Sister-Her Death-Visit of Condolence Paid by Bonaparte to My MothThe Pyrenees. -- CHAPTER XX. -- Our Return to Paris-The Emigrants- Sketches of Parisian Society-Public Balls and Well-Known Characters -Ball at the Thelusson Hotel-Madame de D. -M. d'Hautefort-Madame Bonaparte-Madame Tallien -Madame Hamelin. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- The Army of Italy-Triumphs of Bonaparte-My Brother at Massa-Carrara-Lucien-Brutus and Saint Maximin-Marathon-Lucien Bonaparte and Christine Boyer-Excursion to Versailles-Leoben and Campo-Formio -Adventures of My Brother-Rivalship of Lannes and My Brother-Ball at M. de Talleyrand's. -- CHAPTER XXII. -- Illness of My Mother-Domestic Details-M. de Baudeloque and M. Sabatier-A Treble Fright. -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Portrait of Marshal Augereau -Consequences of the 18th Fructidor and Deportations-Cruelty of the Directory- Bonaparte the Author of the 18th Fructidor- Joseph Bonaparte in the Five Hundred-Madame Joseph-Mademoiselle Clary, Queen of Sweden-Bernadotte's MarMadame Leclerc and Paulette. -- CHAPTER XXIV. -- Attention of Bonaparte to the Establishment of His Family-Amours of Bonaparte, and a Box at the Feydeau-Coldness between My Mother and Bonaparte- Levity of Josephine -Marquis de Caulaincourt-The Two Brothers, Armand and Auguste -Madame de Thelusson and MaImplacable Hatred against England. -- CHAPTER XXV. -- Family of Junot- His Education-His Character-The Battalion of the Côte d'Or-Junot a Grenadier-Promoted to Sergeant- The Siege of Toulon-First Meeting of Junot and Bonaparte-Extraordinary Scene- Junot Is Bonaparte's First Aid-de-Camp-Curious Correspondence Baron de Steyer. -- CHAPTER XXVI. Departure of Junot for Egypt-A General at Twenty-seven-Mutual Relations of the Generals of the Army of Egypt-Parties-Quarrel between Lanusse and Junot-Duel by Torchlight on the Bank of the Nile-Remarkable Observations of Napoleon-His Horror of Duels-LetteJunot Returns to France, and is Appointed Governor of Paris. -- CHAPTER XXVII. -- The Returned Emigrants -Portraits from Nature-MM. de Bouillé and Madame de Contades-Drawing-Room Scenes-My Mother's Ball-The Rival Beauties-Madame Leclerc's Ears-My Mother's Conversation with Paulette-MM. de Périgord-Despréaux's Assemblies. -- CHAPTER XXVIII. -- The 18th of Fructidor-Hoche-Probable Manner of His Death-Madame de Re-c and Madame Tallien- Flags Presented to the Directory by Junot-Madame Bonaparte- Junot Escorts Her to Italy-Mademoiselle Louise. -- CHAPTER XXIX. -- Moreau Takes the Command of the Army of Italy-Championnet-The Assassination of Rastadt-Destruction of the Regiment of Scheklers-General Joubert-The Two Suchets-Anecdote of Bonaparte and the Ordonnateur Chauvet-The Two Sleeping Nymphs-Bonaparte at Vingt et Un. -- CHAPTER XXX. -- Description of Madame Lætitia-Character of Madame Bacciochi-Intelligence of Bonaparte's Return from Egypt-Josephine Sets off to Meet Him-Bonaparte Refuses to See Her-A Reconciliation Brought About by Hortense and Eugène-Sentiments of the Bonaparte Family toward Josephine. -- CHAPTER XXXI. -- The 8th of November My Brother-in-law Visits Bonaparte-My Mother and I Visit Madame Lætitia Bonaparte-The Bonaparte Family During the 8th-Their Danger-Moreau Appointed Gaoler of the Directors-Moreau's Character Drawn by Bonaparte M. Brunetière and Gohier-The Bunch of Keys and Moreau's Sword. -- CHAPTER XXXII. Revolution of the 8th November-Bonaparte Falsely Accused of Fear-Sagacity of General Bonaparte-Colonel Dumoulin and General Brune-Lucien in Danger, and His Deliverance-Hopes Created by the Chief of the Consular Government-Lucien Minister of the Interior -Scene at Malmaison, and Conversation with the First Consul. |
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Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. II
| Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. II |
| Autore | duchesse d'Abrantès Laure Junot |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (474 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Anon
HamiltonHamilton |
| Collana | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Biography |
| ISBN |
9781782891475
1782891471 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
The Ambassador at the Theaters-The Vaudeville-The Comédie Française-Fleury-All Superiority Dangerous-The Duc d'Orléans and the Blacksmith-Fleury, a King of Prussia and the Comte de Périgord in Prison-Paul I. and General Sprengporten -Portrait of Madame RéThe Chevalier Kalitscheff and the Count Markoff. -- CHAPTER VII. -- A Visit from Rapp-An Invitation to Malmaison-Conversation on the Road-Rapp's Attachment to the First Consul-Chagrin and Melancholy of Bonaparte-Uneasiness of His Two Aids-de-Camp-Bonaparte Refuses His Breakfast-A Ride on Horseback and Fear of Assassins-ThThe Picture and the Portrait. -- CHAPTER VIII. -- Mystification-The First Consul Represses It-The Princess Dolgorouky-Mystification of the Institute at Her House -Robert-The Catacombs-The Plank at St. Peter's. -- CHAPTER IX. -- Lessons in Elocution-Mysterious Visit-Ride to Issy-Mademoiselle Clairon's House -A Waiting Maid's Costume-Mademoiselle Clairon at Eighty Years of Age-Extraordinary Dress-The Bust of Voltaire-The Monologue of Electra-Mademoiselle Clairon and Talma-The QueeNightly Sound of a Pistol Shot. -- CHAPTER X. -- Napoleon's Smile-His Account of the Action at Algeciras and Admiral Linois-His Joy at the Success of the French Fleet-The Humiliation of England His Most Anxious Desire-Activity in the Ports of the Channel-The Flotilla of Boulogne-Brunet's Jest upon the PAnecdote of the Army in Italy. -- CHAPTER XI. -- A Word about the Libels -Strange Ideas of Foreigners Respecting the First Consul-Scene between Lannes and Napoleon-Errors Respecting Tutoying-Traits of Napoleon-The Polytechnic School-The Aid-de-Camp Lacuée and the Young Enthusiast at Malmaison-The FatherThe Order of Admission. -- CHAPTER XII.
Illness of My Mother-My First Pregnancy-The Pineapple-Madame Bonaparte's Goodness-Predictions with Cards-Wager between the First Consul and Madame Bonaparte on the Sex of My Child-New Year's Day-Celebration of Twelfth Day-Junot's Distraction and His VisitSt. Helena Memorial Refuted. -- CHAPTER XIII. -- The Society of Artists and Literary Men -Talma's Gayety-The Poet D'Offreville and His Conceit-The Tragedy of "Statira"-The Hoax Projected-Talma's Part in It, and the Intended Reading-The Dinner Party-An Improvisation-Visit to the Theater-Tiercelin and TheThe Hackney Coachman. -- CHAPTER XIV. -- Creation of the Kingdom of Etruria-The King and Queen of Etruria in Paris-Their Son-Fêtes and Balls Given to Them at Paris-Fêtes of Messieurs Talleyrand, Chaptal, and Berthier-Napoleon Accompanies the King to See a Representation of "Œdipus"-The First ConHis Conversation with Napoleon. -- CHAPTER XV. -- Death of My Mother-Junot's Kindness -Napoleon's Condolence in My Loss -Delicacy of Lucien Bonaparte -Misunderstanding between the Two Brothers-Lucien's Conduct in Spain-Madame Leclerc-Ridiculous Scene with Her-Creole Costume-Her Mad Project-Failure of theThe Offering of the Widow's Hair. -- CHAPTER XVI. -- Peace with England-Remarkable Speech of Bonaparte to the Belgian Deputies-Glory of France under the Consulate-Concourse of Foreigners at Paris-English and Russian Visitors-Characteristic Anecdote of Mr. Fox-Lord and Lady Cholmondeley-The Duchess of GordonCharacteristic of Napoleon's Policy. -- CHAPTER XVII. -- The First Consul the Admiration of Foreigners at Paris-Eagerness of Foreigners to See Bonaparte-Bonaparte's Dislike of Them-The Princess with Five or Six Husbands The Prince de Rohan and the Pensioned Husband-The Duchesse de Sagan and the Duchesse de DinoNapoleon Desires Me to Show the Objects of Art to the Distinguished Foreigners at Paris. CHAPTER XVIII. -- Our Russian and English Friends-M. von Cobentzel's Traveling Costume-French Institute -Messieurs Denon and Millin-David the Painter-The Steam Pumps of the Brothers Perrier-Mirabeau and Beaumarchais-The Museum of the Louvre-The Committee of Public InstructThe Archbishop of Paris. -- CHAPTER XIX. -- The First Consul's Sponsorship-The Eldest Son of Madame Lannes, and My Daughter, the First Godchildren of Bonaparte-Cardinal Caprara and the Chapel of Saint Cloud-Napoleon's Ambassadors-Anecdote of the Prince Regent of England and General Andréossy, RelatGeneral Menou and M. Maret. -- CHAPTER XX. -- Prolongation of Bonaparte's Consulate-Senatus Consultum-Remarkable Answer and Prophetic Words of Napoleon-Breakfast Given to Madame Bonaparte at My House in the Rue des Champs-Elysées-General Suchet and His Brother-Present of a Hundred Thousand Francs-My Junot's Recovery. -- CHAPTER XXI. -- Rupture with England-Bad Faith of the English Government-Napoleon's Preparations-Lord Whitworth's Departure-Consternation of the English at Paris -Military Preparations-Napoleon Commands Junot to Arrest All the English in Paris-Napoleon Grossly Imposed upResult of His Discussion with the First Consul. -- CHAPTER XXII. -- Letter from Duroc to Junot-Conspiracy of Moreau, Pichegru, and Georges Cadoudal-The Duc d'Enghien-Drake, the English Minister at Munich-Suspicions Respecting the Duc d'Enghien-Conversation between Junot and the First Consul-Napoleon's Remarks on Moreau-CoAdmiral Magon Appointed to Command the Fleet to Be Employed in the English Expedition. -- CHAPTER XXIII. -- Creation of the Legion of Honour and of the Grand Officers of the Empire -Napoleon Reviews the Troops at Arras Inauguration of the Legion of Honour-Military Ceremony at Boulogne-Madame Ney -Arrival of the Flotilla-Unlucky Accident-Napoleon's Vexation-SneeThe Pope and Cervoni. CHAPTER XXIV. -- Formation of the New Court-Madame Lavalette-Madame de La Rochefoucauld-Madame Maret, Madame Savary, Madame de Ca-y, Mesdames Lannes and Durosnel-The Households of the Princesses-M d'Aligre-The Princess Eliza -Dispute between Her and Napoleon-Madame LeclerMadame Lætitia's Maternal Feeling. -- CHAPTER XXV. -- Ceremony of the Coronation-Demeanour of the Emperor and the Empress-The Crown of Charlemagne-Ominous Fall of a Stone-Conversation with Napoleon. -- CHAPTER XXVI. -- Junot Appointed Ambassador to Portugal-He Hesitates to Accept. the Appointment-Lord Robert Fitzgerald and his Lady-Marshal Lannes Recalled-Cambacérès-Departure of a Squadron to Dominica-Its Success-Detailed Instructions given to me by the Emperor-PreparatEntrance into Spain. -- CHAPTER XXVII. -- We Enter Spain-Aspect of the Country-Arrival at Madrid-Superb Road-Description of Madrid-An Agreeable Surprise-General and Madame de Beurnonville-Aranjuez -San Ildefonso-The Escurial-Ladies of the Spanish Court-The Marquis de Santiago's False Eyebrow-JunoMy Conversation with Their Majesties. -- CHAPTER XXVIII. -- The Prince of the Peace-His Familiar Manners in the Presence of the King and Queen-Married to a Bourbon Princess-Hated by His Wife-His Connection with Madame Tudo-Anecdote of Mayo, a Rival Favourite-The Queen's Talent for Conversation-The King's Feeble AtJunot's Opinion of Godoy. -- CHAPTER XXIX. -- Alliance between Spain and France -Honours Paid to Us on Our Journey from Madrid-Talavera de la Reyna-News of the Emperor's Acceptance of the Crown of Italy -Truxillo-Unexpected Meeting with Jérôme Bonaparte-Account of His Marriage with Miss Patterson-PorOur Reception by the Portuguese Nobility. -- CHAPTER XXX. Junot's Presentation at Court-His Superb Hussar Uniform-The Prince of Brazil Copies His Dress-My Preparations for an Audience-Embarrassment of Hoops-My Presentation to the Royal Family-The Princess of Brazil-Her Ugliness and Absurd Costume-Ladies of the CThe Pope Deceived by Napoleon. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon – From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910163203203321 |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. III
| Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. III |
| Autore | duchesse d'Abrantès Laure Junot |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (489 pages) |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
Anon
HamiltonHamilton |
| Collana | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
| Soggetto topico |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815
Emperors |
| ISBN |
9781782891482
178289148X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
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-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 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. |
| Altri titoli varianti | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon – From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
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| San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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