Madame de Rémusat was one of the most important women in the court of Napoleon Bonaparte. Her memoirs of the period from 1802 to 1808 provide a fascinating insight into the politics, society, and culture of the time. With vivid descriptions and insightful commentary, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Napoleonic era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

As lady-in-waiting to Empress Josephine, Madame de Rémusat witnessed some of the most momentous events in French history. From Napoleon's coronation to his ill-fated campaign in Russia, she offers a unique perspective on the glory and the downfall of the French Empire. This new translation of her memoirs is an invaluable historical document that sheds new light on a fascinating period of history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.