Title: The Manuscript of 1814: A History of Events Which Led to the Abdication of Napoleon (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0265859581
ISBN 13: 9780265859582
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 816 grams

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Synopsis

Napoleon in Paris and the road to abdication, told with archival detail.

A historical account written at the command of the emperor, by Baron Fain, revealing the events, decisions, and political maneuvers that led to Napoleon’s abdication and the reshaping of Europe in 1814.

This edition presents a comprehensive, documentary-style narrative. It covers Napoleon’s arrival in Paris, the shifting alliances, and the internal tensions within France as power moved toward a new arrangement. It includes a close look at the negotiations, the military campaigns, and the sequence of events at Fontainebleau, all framed by official documents and supplementary materials.
What you’ll read and learn

A chronological account of key moments from late 1813 through early 1814, including the abdication and its immediate aftermath.
The perspectives of leaders and officers as the old regime faced a turning point.
A structured, chapter-by-chapter layout tracing the campaign, negotiations, and the political context.
Appendices and supplementary documents that provide additional context and primary-source material.

Ideal for readers of European history, military history, and readers seeking a detailed, source-backed view of Napoleon’s final years in power and the lead-up to the Fontainebleau settlement.

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