Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Complete by Louis Constant Wairy

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Author Wairy, Louis Constant, 1778-1845
Translator Clark, Walter, 1846-1924
Title Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon — Complete
Note Uniform title: Mémoires de Constant. English
Note Reading ease score: 58.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
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.)
Language English
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
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EBook-No. 3580
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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