| Author |
Goldsmith, Lewis, 1763?-1846 |
| Title |
Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud (Being secret letters from a gentleman at Paris to a nobleman in London) — Volume 4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" by Lewis Goldsmith is a historical account, composed during the early 19th century, that delves into the intrigues and politics of Napoleon Bonaparte's court in Paris. The book is presented as a series of secret letters written by a gentleman in Paris to a nobleman in London, providing insight into the political climate, conspiracies, and the personal dynamics surrounding the Emperor's reign. The memoir chronicles life in the court and the societal tensions of the time, revealing the vice and virtue of the era. The content of "Memoirs of the Court of St. Cloud" offers detailed narratives of various assassination plots against Napoleon, notably those involving women, such as Charlotte Encore. These accounts showcase the paranoia and dangers that enveloped Bonaparte, illustrating how fear of conspiracy led to widespread surveillance and repression within his regime. Goldsmith provides vivid character sketches, not just of Napoleon but also of key figures in his government, revealing the complexities of their motivations and the often hypocritical moralities at play. The letters expose the lavishly deceptive life at the Court of St. Cloud where political machinations and personal vendettas intertwine, leaving the reader with a nuanced understanding of the sociopolitical landscape during this tumultuous period. (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 |
France -- Court and courtiers
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| Subject |
France -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815
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| Subject |
France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3895 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 9, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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