Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (8/9) by Marmont
"Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (8/9)" by Marmont is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work recounts the life and observations of the marshal during a pivotal period of European history, particularly focusing on France and Russia in the early 19th century. Marmont reflects on significant political events and figures, offering insights into the monarchy, military affairs, and his experiences as an ambassador. The opening of the
memoir sets the stage for a detailed narrative of Marmont's reflections from 1826 to 1829. He introduces the political climate of France following the accession of Charles X, noting the initial public enthusiasm that quickly shifted due to the king's actions. Marmont highlights the changing opinions of the public towards the monarchy and the military, as well as the influences of the clergy. He transitions to discussing the ascension of Emperor Nicholas I of Russia, recounting the dramatic circumstances surrounding his rise to power, including a conspiracy and a fleeting insurrection. This blend of personal account and broader historical context establishes a narrative rich with intricate political and social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Marmont, Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de, duc de Raguse, 1774-1852 |
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| Title | Mémoires du maréchal Marmont, duc de Raguse (8/9) |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at dp.rastko.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1900 |
| Subject | Marmont, Auguste Frédéric Louis Viesse de, duc de Raguse, 1774-1852 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33875 |
| Release Date | Oct 18, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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