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Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo, 1774-1833 |
| Title |
Mémoires du duc de Rovigo, pour servir à l'histoire de l'empereur Napoléon, Tome 5
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)
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| Summary |
"Mémoires du duc de Rovigo, pour servir à l'histoire de l'empereur Napoléon" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work offers insights into the political and social dynamics of Napoleon's era, particularly focusing on the intrigues, exiles, and influential figures within French society during the reign of the Emperor. The narratives describe notable personalities, including Madame de Staël and Madame Récamier, as well as the machinations of the police under the regime. The opening of the memoirs sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the motivations and events surrounding the exile of significant women in Napoleon's court. It begins with the story of Madame de Chevreuse, detailing her precarious situation and the influence of political allies such as Talleyrand in her favor. The text continues to discuss the political context in which these exiles occurred, linking individual experiences to broader themes of power, authority, and the personal rivalries that shaped the governmental landscape of the time. The narrative unfolds with a blend of personal anecdotes and observations on the intricate web of relationships that defined the Imperial court, creating an engaging depiction of a fascinating period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
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| Subject |
Savary, Anne-Jean-Marie-René, duc de Rovigo, 1774-1833
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22385 |
| Release Date |
Aug 25, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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