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

• Autore: Thiers Marie Joseph Louis Adolphe
• Pubblicazione: San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2016; ©2016
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (748 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815; Military campaigns
• Altri autori: CampbellD. Forbes
• 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.
• Sommario/riassunto: This volume is part of 'History of the Consulate and the Empire of France under Napoleon' by Louis Adolphe Thiers, focusing on the latter period of Napoleon's rule, particularly his first abdication. It details the internal state of Paris and the military and diplomatic maneuvers leading to the fall of Napoleon's empire. The narrative includes key battles, such as Craonne and Laon, and the strategic retreats and regrouping of French forces. The book also explores the political dynamics within France, the decisions of the council of regency, and interactions with the allied powers. Intended for readers interested in European history, particularly military and political history, this work provides a detailed account of a pivotal moment in French and European history.
• 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. X
• ISBN: 9781786259172; 1786259176
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910156270403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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