Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 05 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
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"Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 05" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the pivotal events and military campaigns of the early 1800s, particularly the Italian campaign and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte as the First Consul of France. The narrative covers essential battles such as Marengo and the political maneuvers that shaped not only Napoleonic France but
also Europe during this transformative period. At the start of this volume, the author sets the stage in 1800, illustrating the challenges Napoleon faced as he prepared to lead his army against the Austrians. The opening details Bonaparte's strategic mindset, his reflections on France, and the logistical difficulties of crossing the treacherous Mont St. Bernard. The narrative showcases the confidence of Bonaparte as a military leader, his impulsive actions and decisions, and his complex character as he balances ambition with the hard realities of war. As the account progresses, the groundwork for significant battles is laid, providing insight into both Napoleon’s battlefield exploits and his relationships with key figures of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Phipps, Ramsay Weston, 1838-1923 |
| Title | Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 05 |
| Credits | This etext was produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with private secretaries |
| Subject | Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834 |
| Subject | Private secretaries -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3555 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03555-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 599 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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