Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte is a biographical account based on years of intimate friendship and professional association of the author with Napoleon. Bourrienne, the author of this memoir met Bonaparte at the Military Academy at Brienne in Champagne when eight years old. His book gives a vivid, intimate, detailed account of his interactions with Napoleon and his mother, brothers and sisters, with his first wife Joséphine de Beauharnais and her children. His narrative is invigorated by many dialogues, not only of those in which he was a speaker but even of conversations that he only was told about by others. As an author, Bourrienne tired to put his friendship with Napoleon aside and to be balanced. He gives many examples of Napoleon's brilliance, his skill at governance, and his deft political maneuvers, while deploring his inexorable grabs for personal and familial power and wealth, his willingness to sacrifice French lives, and his abhorrence of a free press.

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Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne's 'The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the life and career of one of history's most controversial figures. Written in a detailed and engaging style, Bourrienne's work provides a firsthand account of Napoleon's rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall. The literary context of the book is significant as it offers a unique perspective on Napoleon's reign, shedding light on both his strategic genius and his personal flaws. Bourrienne's writing is both informative and captivating, making it a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike. As a close personal friend and confidant of Napoleon Bonaparte, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne brings a level of intimacy and insight to the narrative that few other authors possess. His firsthand experiences with Napoleon give the book a sense of authenticity and credibility, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Bourrienne's deep understanding of Napoleon's character and motivations shines through in his writing, making 'The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' a compelling and essential read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of the French Emperor. I highly recommend 'The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' to readers interested in delving deeper into the complex and fascinating world of Napoleonic history. Bourrienne's meticulous research and firsthand accounts make this book a valuable addition to any historical library, offering a unique perspective on one of the most influential figures of the 19th century.

Excerpt from Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 1 of 4 With the copious materials he possessed, M. De Bourrienne has produced a work, which, for deep interest, excitement and amusement, can scarcely be paralleled by any of the numerous and excellent memoirs for which the literature of France is so justly celebrated. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 1 of 4 The peculiar advantages of position, in regard to his present subject, so long enjoyed by M. de Bourrienne, from his official situation, his literary accomplishments and moral qualifications, have already obtained for these Memoirs the first rank of authenticity in contemporary history. In France, where they had for years been expected with anxiety, and where, since the Revolution, no work, connected with that period, or its consequent events, has created so great a sensation, the volumes of Bourrienne have, from the first, been accepted as the only trustworthy exhibition of the private life and political principles of Napoleon. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.