| Author |
Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 |
| Translator |
Clark, Walter, 1846-1924 |
| Title |
Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Complete
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| Note |
Uniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon" by Louis Constant Wairy is a historical memoir written in the early 19th century. The book offers an intimate perspective on Napoleon Bonaparte, presented through the eyes of Constant Wairy, who served as his personal valet for over fifteen years. The memoir charts the personal and private life of Napoleon, detailing both his admirable qualities and his flaws, thereby offering a nuanced view of a man whose political life has often overshadowed his humanity. The opening of the memoir sets the tone for the narrative by outlining Wairy’s background and the circumstances that led him to serve the Emperor. He reflects on his early life, recounting how his chance encounters and the upheaval of the Revolution shaped his path. Describing the vivid experiences he shared with Napoleon, from witnessing daily life in the imperial court to significant historical events, Wairy emphasizes the extraordinary nature of Napoleon's character. The narrative promises to reveal both the grandeur and the fallibility of one of history's most complex figures, inviting readers to explore the man behind the myth as seen through the lens of loyalty and firsthand experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Contemporaries
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| Subject |
Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
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| Subject |
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets
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| Subject |
Valets -- France -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3580 |
| Release Date |
Sep 7, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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