Mémoires de madame de Rémusat (2/3) by Madame de Rémusat

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Author Rémusat, Madame de (Claire Elisabeth Jeanne Gravier de Vergennes), 1780-1824
Editor Rémusat, Paul de, 1831-1897
Title Mémoires de madame de Rémusat (2/3)
publiées par son petit-fils, Paul de Rémusat
Note Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Mémoires de madame de Rémusat" by Madame de Rémusat is a collection of memoirs written in the early 19th century. This work offers a personal account of life at the French imperial court, focusing particularly on the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and the sociopolitical dynamics of the time. The memoirs explore significant historical events, intricate court relationships, and the author’s insights into the figures that shaped this era, including the general Moreau and the royalists implicated in conspiracy. At the start of this memoir, the author reflects on the trial of General Moreau and the political tension it created during the rise of the Empire. Key characters emerge, such as Moreau, facing accusations of conspiracy against Bonaparte, and his various co-accused, including members of the nobility like the Dukes of Polignac. The narrative captures the atmosphere of fear and the machinations behind attempts to secure clemency for those sentenced to death, particularly through the efforts of the author and the suffering of the families involved. It sets the stage for a deeper exploration of imperial politics, personal relationships, and the moral dilemmas faced in the court of Napoleon. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- Court and courtiers
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