Talks Of Napoleon At St Helena With General Baron Gourgaud

Author : Baron Gaspard Gourgaud
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 271 pages
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Release : 2017-01-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781787203587

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud by Baron Gaspard Gourgaud Pdf

First published in its English translation in 1903, this memoir is composed from private journal entries of Gaspard Gourgaud as a result of his conversations with Napoleon I of France between June 1815 and March 1818, during the latter’s exile on St. Helena. Additionally, journal entries made by Gourgaud on his voyage to St. Helena with Napoleon are included. “It is hoped that this record of what Napoleon said, taken down by one whose truthfulness Napoleon himself vouched for, may be found interesting by many who might have been wearied by reading the larger part of this record, although it was kept by a man who loved his master devotedly, and who had been attached to his personal service since 1812.” “The one capital and superior record of life at St. Helena is the private journal of General Gourgaud. It was written, in the main at least, for his own eye, without flattery or even prejudice. It is sometimes almost brutal in its realism. He alone of all the chroniclers strove to be accurate, and on the whole succeeded.”—Lord Roseberry, Napoleon: The Last Phase

Author : Gaspard Baron Gourgaud
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : France
ISBN : OCLC:222881274

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud by Gaspard Baron Gourgaud Pdf

Author : Baron Gaspard Gourgaud
Publisher : Theclassics.Us
Page : 18 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1230348778

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud; Together with the Journal Kept by Gourgaud on Their Journey from Waterloo to St. Helena by Baron Gaspard Gourgaud Pdf

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... TALKS OF NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA Journal Of General Baron Gourgaud From The Day After The Battle Of Waterloo, June 19, 1815, To The Arr1val Of Napoleon At St. Helena, October 15, 1815. June /p, The Emperor reached Charleroy at 7 o'clock in the morning, passed through the town, and crossed the Sambre. He passed some time in the meadow which lies to the right after crossing the bridge. There he tried to rally a small body of cavalry, carbineers, etc. It was a vain effort! The men who fell into the ranks on one side slipped out at the other..... His Majesty ate something. His servants rejoined me with those of Lariboisiere; my horse being exhausted, I took one of his. The Emperor told me to give orders to four companies of pontonniers who were near, equipped for bridge-building, to abandon their drays and their boats, and to fall back with the horses and soldiers of their party on Avesnes. I also hastened the departure of a number of peasants' carts, loaded with wine, bread, etc. They contained a considerable quantity of provisions, while in the army we were dying of hunger. His Majesty, who was greatly fatigued, demanded a caleche. We told him the roads were encumbered with vehicles, and that in a carriage he could not escape from the light horse of the enemy, which every moment we expected to appear. He then remounted on horseback, and for a short time we took the road to Avesnes; but after being informed that there were partisans of the enemy at Beaumont, the Emperor decided to go toward Philippeville. After a time we met some of our men in flight, who tried to obstruct our passage. His Majesty hesitated for a moment, but seeing no enemy, decided we must go on; we therefore resumed our route. With Saint Yon, Regnault, Amillet, and...

Author : Gaspard Gourgaud
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0722219407

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud by Gaspard Gourgaud Pdf

Author : [Gaspard] Baron Gourgaud, 1783-1852.
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1355603145

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud by [Gaspard] Baron Gourgaud, 1783-1852. Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : General Baron Gourgaud
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
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Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021139394

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Talk Of Napoleon At St. Helena by General Baron Gourgaud Pdf

This historical work provides an account of the conversations between Napoleon Bonaparte and General Baron Gourgaud during his exile on the island of St. Helena. It offers insights into Napoleon's personality and his views on a range of topics including politics, war, and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Gaspard Baron Gourgaud
Publisher : London : J. Lane
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015026103179

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The St. Helena Journal of General Baron Gourgaud, 1815-1818 by Gaspard Baron Gourgaud Pdf

Author : Gaspard Gourgaud
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781402172380

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Talks of Napoleon at St. Helena with General Baron Gourgaud, Together with the Journal Kept by Gourgaud on Their Journey from Waterloo to St. Helena by Gaspard Gourgaud Pdf

This Elibron Classics title is a reprint of the original edition published by A. C. McClurg in Chicago, 1903.

Author : General Baron Gourgaud
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-18
Category : History
ISBN : 1377946835

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Talk of Napoleon at St. Helena by General Baron Gourgaud Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Pierre Paul Ebeyer
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : NWU:35556009795840

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Revelations Concerning Napoleon's Escape from St. Helena by Pierre Paul Ebeyer Pdf

Author : Henry Meynell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1921
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B767914

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Conversations with Napoleon at St. Helena by Henry Meynell Pdf

Author : Matthew D. Zarzeczny
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-16
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443843102

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Meteors that Enlighten the Earth by Matthew D. Zarzeczny Pdf

Napoleon promoted and honored great men throughout his reign. In addition to comparing himself to various great men, he famously established a Legion of Honor on 19 May 1802 to honor both civilians and soldiers, including non-ethnically French men. Napoleon not only created an Irish Legion in 1803 and later awarded William Lawless and John Tennent the Legion of Honour; he also gave them an Eagle with the inscription “L’Indépendence d’Irlande.” He awarded twenty-six of his generals the marshal’s baton from 1804 to 1815, and in 1806, he further memorialized his soldiers by deciding to erect a Temple to the Glory of the Great Army, modeled on Ancient designs. From 1806 to 1815, Napoleon had more men interred in the Panthéon in Paris than any other French leader before or after him. In works of art depicting himself, Napoleon had his artists allude to Caesar, Charlemagne, and even Moses. Although the Romans had their legions, Pantheon, and temples in Ancient times and the French monarchy had their marshals since at least 1190, Napoleon blended both Roman and French traditions to compare himself to great men who lived in ancient and medieval times and to recognize the achievements of those who lived alongside him in the nineteenth century. Analyzing Napoleon’s ever-changing personal cult of “great men,” and his recognition of contemporary “great men” who contributed to European or even human civilization and not just French civilization, is original. While work does exist on the French cults of Greco-Roman antiquity and of “great men” prior to 1800, Napoleon appears only fleetingly in other discussions of the cult of great men. None of the bourgeoning historiography adequately takes Napoleon’s place in the story of this cult into perspective. This book serves as a further exploration of the cult of great men, including its place in Napoleonic and European history and the alleged efforts of its members to enlighten the earth.

Author : J. David Markham
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2006-03-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781781596494

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Napoleon and Doctor Verling on St Helena by J. David Markham Pdf

Many books have been written about St Helena and its most famous resident, the exiled Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The episode has been so intensively researched that it is rare for a fresh, unpublished account to come to light. Yet Dr James Verling's St Helena journal is just such a source. Verling was based on St Helena during Napoleon's imprisonment and he was even appointed as Napoleon's official physician. Throughout his stay, this young doctor kept a vivid diary of his experiences. Through Verling's eyes we get a fresh view of daily life on the island and of the suspicion-filled society that grew up around Napoleon during his last years.

Author : Napoleon I,Baron Gaspard Gourgaud,Charles-Tristan Montholon
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1021726141

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Memoirs of the History of France During the Reign of Napoleon; Volume 7 by Napoleon I,Baron Gaspard Gourgaud,Charles-Tristan Montholon Pdf

This book is a firsthand account of Napoleon Bonaparte's life, written by those who served him. It consists of two memoirs, written by Napoleon's companions on Elba and St. Helena, the two islands in the Atlantic where the emperor was exiled after his defeat in the Waterloo campaign. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Napoleon I,Baron Gaspard Gourgaud
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1022881361

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Memoirs of the History of France During the Reign of Napoleon; Volume 4 by Napoleon I,Baron Gaspard Gourgaud Pdf

First published in 1823, these memoirs provide a fascinating first-hand account of the Napoleonic era. Gourgaud, a trusted aide to Napoleon, offers his perspective on some of the most important events of the time, including the Battle of Waterloo and Napoleon's exile to St. Helena. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in European history or the military campaigns of the early 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.