Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 6 by Ida Saint-Elme

"Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 6" by Ida Saint-Elme is a fictional memoir written during the early 19th century. The book explores the events of the French Revolution and the subsequent rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte through the eyes of a female protagonist, offering a unique perspective on historical figures and the political turmoil of the era. The opening of the memoir details the protagonist's involvement in the political intrigues surrounding Napoleon's return to power in 1815. As she navigates the clandestine exchanges and missions for Napoleon's supporters, she reveals her enthusiasm for the Emperor's cause, despite being largely unaware of the scope of the conspiracies around her. The narrative sets the stage for a personal connection with historical events, emphasizing her emotional investment in the outcome of these tumultuous times, particularly concerning figures like Ney and Regnault, hinting at themes of loyalty and the complexities of allegiance amidst shifting loyalties and dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Saint-Elme, Ida, 1778-1845
Title Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 6
Souvenirs d'une femme sur les principaux personnages de la République, du Consulat, de l'Empire, etc...
Credits Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Eric Vautier 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: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Subject France -- History -- 1789-1815
Category Text
eBook-No. 29012
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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