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| Author | Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 |
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| LoC No. | 04012353 |
| Title | Mémoires de Constant, premier valet de chambre de l'empereur, sur la vie privée de Napoléon, sa famille et sa cour. |
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| Summary | "Mémoires de Constant, premier valet de chambre de l'empereur, sur la vie privée de Napoléon, sa famille et sa cour" is a historical account likely written during the early 19th century. The memoirs are narrated by Constant, who served as the emperor's first valet, offering a unique glimpse into the private life of Napoleon Bonaparte, his family, and the court. The work delves deeply into the dynamics of the imperial household, providing insights into the personal and social interactions that shaped one of history's most significant figures. At the start of the memoirs, Constant recounts his early experiences, including his initial connections to the Bonaparte family and his journey to serving the emperor. He explains how he remained constantly at Napoleon's side during critical historical events, notably following the Emperor during campaigns and at the Tuileries. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Napoleon's character, family dynamics, and the intrigues of court life, hinting at future anecdotes that will reveal both the grandeur and the challenges faced within the imperial milieu. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| 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 | Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845 |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with valets |
| Subject | Valets -- France -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28176 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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