Excerpt from My Paris Note-Book
My first glimpse of Paris - The return of the troops from the Crimea - My uncles part-authors of this book - Their attach ment to louis-napoleon - Their frequent interviews with him after he ascended the imperial throne - An anecdote of Baron James de Rothschild - Napoleon's gratitude - The probable truth of the rouge on the Emperor's face on the morning of Sedan - The Emperor as a martyr - The Emperor and Mgr. Sibour, Archbishop of Paris - The Emperor and Gustave Flaubert - Mruiame Bovary and the Emperor's criticism A word about myself - The first impression produced by the sight of the Boulevards - An educated Yorkshireman defines that impression - My first impression of the French troops The Emperor on the Turcos and Zouaves - A bit of nu published history - The Emperor's feelings towards the Haps burgs - An unknown story of Napoleon I. And Marie Louise - A bit of Marie Louise's biography - M. Sardou's Madame.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a unique perspective on the life of Napoleon III, drawing from the personal recollections and notes of the author's two great uncles, who were close acquaintances of the emperor. The author presents a rich collection of anecdotes and insights into Napoleon III's character, his relationship with his famous uncle, Napoleon I, and his interactions with prominent figures of the time, such as Victor Emmanuel and Gustave Flaubert. The book also explores the social and cultural landscape of France during Napoleon III's reign, shedding light on the emperor's role as a patron of the arts and his efforts to shape public opinion through spectacular events and displays. Through these personal and historical accounts, this book offers a fresh and nuanced understanding of Napoleon III's legacy and the complex forces that shaped his rule. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330715376_0
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