Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon V3

Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon V3 is a historical book written by French politician and diplomat Benjamin Constant. The book is a memoir of the author's personal experiences with Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military and political leader who rose to power during the French Revolution and became Emperor of France. The book is divided into three volumes, with the third volume covering the period from 1806 to 1815, including Napoleon's exile to Elba and his return to power during the Hundred Days. In this volume, Constant provides an intimate portrait of Napoleon's private life, including his daily routines, his relationships with family and friends, and his personal habits and preferences. The author also describes Napoleon's political and military strategies, as well as his interactions with other world leaders and his impact on French society and culture. Throughout the book, Constant offers his own reflections and insights into Napoleon's character and legacy, providing a unique perspective on one of the most important figures in European history. Overall, Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon V3 is a fascinating and informative account of Napoleon's life and times, as seen through the eyes of a close confidant and observer. It offers a rare glimpse into the private world of one of history's most complex and influential leaders, and is a must-read for anyone interested in French history or the Napoleonic era.1915. Classic three-volume set of memoirs by Napoleon's valet. In this volume M. Constant describes Napoleon's castle in Schonbrunn: It was the rendezvous of all the illustrious savants of Germany. Not a new work was brought out, not a curious invention made its appearance, but the Emperor at once gave orders to have their authors presented to him. It was thus that M. Maelzel, the famous mechanical who invented the metronome, was admitted to the honor of offering to His Majesty several pieces of his invention. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.