The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3 of 4 Establishment of the French empire origin of the design the First Consul becomes Emperor by a nearly unanimous vote of the people; his inauguration sets out for Boulogne; joins the em press at Belgium, and visits Mentz; returns to Paris prepara tions for the coronation arrival of the Pope to perform the cere mony; his receptiitpn by Napoleon; the coronation Lombardy erected into a gdom, with Buonaparte for its em ror; is crowned at Milan Napoleon returns t rough Italy by enoa, to his capital his private habits and mode of life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Life of Napoleon, Vol. 4 of 4 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Life of Napoleon, Vol. 4 of 4 Louis XVIII. - Difi'erent Forms of government-defects of the Charter of Louis XVIII. - Errors in its Administration - Napoleon's Reasons for returning to France - His Departure from Elba - His Reception in France and March on Lyons - The Bourbons prepare for Defense Decrees Of Lyons - Ney declares for the Emperor - Napoleon resumes his Authority as Emperor - Composition of his Ministry - His Position towards Europe - General Coalition against him - Declaration Of the Congress Of Vienna - Operations of the Duke d'angoul'me in the South of France - Troubles in La Vende'e - Ad'airs Of N aples - Preparations to repel Aggression upon France - Motives Of Napoleon's defensive Atti tude - He refuses to adopt revolutionary Measures - The Champ de Mai -opening of the Chambers - Their Addresses - Dogmatic Controversies of the Deputies - Napoleon's Reply - Military Preparations of Napoleon - Preparations Of the Allies - Napoleon's general Plan of Campaign He joins his Army - Plan Of Operations - Opening Of the Campaign Passage of the Sambre, June 15th - Measures Of the Allies - Decisive Movement prescribed to N ey - He delays its Execution - His Delay in marching on quatre-bras - Reconnoissance Of the Position of the Prus sians - Dispositions for forcing their Position - Battle of Ligny - Ney repulsed at quatre-bras - Position Of Affairs on the Morning of the Sev enteenth - Grouchy sent in Pursuit Of the Prussians - The Reserves and Left Wing march against the English - Commencement Of the Battle of Waterloo - First Appearance of the Prussians - Napoleon hastens the Attack on the English - Ney's first Attack on the Centre - Attack Of the Left on Hougomont - Ney's second Attack - Bulow debouches on Planchenois - General Charge Of the French Cavalry - Arrival of Blucher and Bulow - Wellington's Dispositions - Defeat Of the French Right Last Efforts and Rout of the French Army - Operations Of Grouchy Manoeuvres of the Allies - The French retreat on Avesnes - Napoleon's Return to Paris - Military Resources Of France - Conspiracies Of Napo leon's Adversaries - Dispositions Of the Populace - Napoleon's second Abdication - He retires from France - He is exiled to St. Helena - His34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The History of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The History of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 3 of 4 About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Vol. 3 Crap. Xxvi.-st. Domingo - The Negroes split into parties under dif fereat Chiefs - Toussaint L'ouverture the most distinguished of these - Appoints a Consular Government France sends an Expedition against St. Domingo, under General Leclerc, in December, 1801 - Tous saint submits - He is sent to France, where he dies - The French are assaulted by the Negroes - Leclerc is succeeded by Rochambeau - The French finally obliged to capitulate to an English squadron - Buona parte's scheme to consolidate his power - The Consular Guard augment cd - Legion of Honour - Opposition formed against the Consular Govern meat - Application to the Count de Provence (louis XVIII.) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




Life of Napoleon, Vol. 3 of 4 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from Life of Napoleon, Vol. 3 of 4 The policy of Austria differs, therefore, in no way from that of other states. If the monarchy of Francis II. Has been able to resist violent shocks, it is because it has a war like people, and a good system of recruiting its forces be cause its geographical position is singularly favorable for defense, and lastly, because, in great danger, it is rescued from shipwreck by Russia or England. The position of Austria towards us was a false one this was made so, first, by the revolution, which produced the first coalition second, by the invasion of Switzerland, which produced the second coalition; and third, by the annexa tions of Italy to France, which caused the third coalition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 4 of 4 (Classic Reprint)


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Excerpt from The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 4 of 4 Boon or as a coy, reluctant pledge and guarantee for the independence and safety of other states, when. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3


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Excerpt from The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3: Containing Every Authentic Particular by Which His Extraordinary Character Has Been Formed About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Volume 4


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The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French, Vol. 3 of 3


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Excerpt from The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French, Vol. 3 of 3: With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution The Empe'ror Napoleon received that declaration of war, with the calmness of one by whom it had been for some time expected. It was better, he said, to have a declared enemy than a doubtful ally. By the Prussians at large it was heard with all the rapture of gratified hope, and the sacrifices which they made, not willingly only, but eagerly, show more completely than any thing else can, the general hatred against France, and the feelings which that nation had excited during her career of success. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.




The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3


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Excerpt from The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Vol. 3: Containing Every Authentic Particular by Which His Extraordinary Character Has Been Formed; With a Concise History of the Events That Have Occasioned His Unparalleled Elevation It appeared to us that in executing this manoeuvre, two of their veitels had run aground: one of them, however, was immediately got off. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.