Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. II
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| Autore: |
duchesse d'Abrantès Laure Junot
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| Titolo: |
Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. II
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| Pubblicazione: | San Francisco : , : Wagram Press, , 2014 |
| ©2014 | |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (474 pages) |
| Soggetto topico: | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 |
| Biography | |
| Altri autori: |
Anon
HamiltonHamilton
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| 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. | |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book, 'Memoirs of the Emperor Napoleon: From Ajaccio to Waterloo,' authored by Madame Junot, Duchess d'Abrantès, provides a detailed narrative of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and career, focusing on his roles as a soldier, emperor, and husband. The memoir offers personal insights and anecdotes from the author's experiences with Napoleon, covering significant historical events and personal interactions. It delves into the political and social atmosphere of the era, including Napoleon's influence on French and European history. The book is intended for readers interested in Napoleonic history, providing a first-hand account of the emperor's life and the events that shaped his legacy. |
| Altri titoli varianti: | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon – From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband - Vol. II |
| ISBN: | 9781782891475 |
| 1782891471 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910163203203321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Memoirs Of The Emperor Napoleon - From Ajaccio To Waterloo, As Soldier, Emperor And Husband