Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 - Paperback

Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 is a historical book written by Baron C. F. de Meneval. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of the most prominent figures in European history. The author, who served as Napoleon's private secretary, provides a unique perspective on the emperor's life and reign, including his military campaigns, his personal life, and his relationships with other important figures of the time. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume focusing on the court of the First Empire. It provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of Napoleon's court, including the politics, intrigues, and power struggles that took place among his advisors and allies. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Europe and the life of one of its most fascinating figures.1910. Part 3 of 3. With a Special Introduction and Illustrations. From the Introduction: Of the numberless books about Napoleon, this is one of the most interesting and authoritative, because intimate and sincere. The author, Claude Francois, Baron de Meneval, was in the closet relations with that notable personage, as private secretary and confidential agent, familiar with his daily thoughts and acts, during his most active years of achievement-from April, 1802, until St. Helena in 1815...A reviewer in the London Academy wrote: A continual eyewitness gives a view of Napoleon in his camp, his closet, his Court, and his home; no doubt favorable, but essentially correct; adding that it should be in the hands of all who wish to study and understand Napoleon. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417905492, 1417907118.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.