Interesting Facts Relating to the Fall and Death of Joachim Murat, King of Naples; the Capitulation of Paris in 1815; and the Second Restoration of the Bourbons

Interesting Facts Relating To The Fall And Death Of Joachim Murat, King Of Naples; The Capitulation Of Paris In 1815; And The Second Restoration Of The Bourbons by Francis Maceroni. This work offers a historical account centered on the fall of Joachim Murat, the 1815 capitulation of Paris, and the subsequent Bourbon Restoration, interwoven with the author’s own experiences during the Napoleonic era. It presents prefatory defenses of Murat against contemporary critics and compiles original letters from Murat to the author, alongside the author’s narrative of his persecution by the French government, imprisonment, and efforts to obtain asylum for Murat in Britain. The narrative also covers the allied campaigns in Italy and France, Murat’s escape and life in Corsica, and culminates with the execution of Murat at Pizzo, Calabria. Included are the author’s dispatches, negotiations with Wellington and Castlereagh, and detailed descriptions of his own role as mediator and witness in a tumultuous period of European history. The work also contains appendices with translations and official notes related to the events described.