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Memoirs of Napoleon: The Court of the First Empire, Vol. III (Memoirs of Napoleon #3)
by Baron C.-F. De MénevalThis present volume is the third and final in a series of three which combined document the eleven years that Méneval served as Napoleon I’s private secretary. First published in English in 1910, these memoirs are the raw material utilized by many historians and are widely considered key to any understanding of Napoleon's rise and fall.“OF the numberless books about Napoleon, this is one of the most interesting and authoritative, because intimate and sincere.“The author, Claude François, Baron de Méneval, was in the closest relations with that notable personage, as private secretary and confidential agent, familiar with his daily thoughts and acts, during his most active years of achievement—from April, 1802, until St. Helena in 1815.“De Méneval does not blink Napoleon’s greatest errors—the execution of D’Enghien, the disastrous Spanish seizure and war, and the Russian campaign—but, on the whole, the reader gets new views of perplexing problems and of noble traits in the colossus of intellect and ambition. Napoleon’s services in restoring a central power amidst revolution and anarchy, in establishing laws and institutions that have survived dynasties, and in the military glory making his name an emblem of splendid French achievement, enshrine him forever in France; while the rest of the world will never cease to wonder at his genius, and to study the puzzling contradictions of his nature.”
Memoirs of Pancho Villa (Texas Pan American Series)
by Martín Luis Guzmán&“A frequently fascinating and probably fairly accurate insight into the most controversial character of the Mexican Revolution.&” —Time Martín Luis Guzmán, eminent historian of Mexico, knew and traveled with Pancho Villa at various times during the Revolution. When many years later some of Villa&’s private papers, records, and what was apparently the beginning of an autobiography came into Guzmán&’s hands, he was ideally suited to blend all these into an authentic account of the Revolution as Pancho Villa saw it, and of the General&’s life as known only to Villa himself. This is Villa&’s story, his account of how it all began when as a peasant boy of sixteen he shot a rich landowner threatening the honor of his sister. This lone, starved refugee hiding out in the mountains became the scourge of the Mexican Revolution, the leader of thousands of men, and the hero of the masses of the poor. The assault on Ciudad Juárez in 1911, the battles of Tierra Blanca, of Torreón, of Zacatecas, of Celaya, all are here, told with a feeling of great immediacy. This volume ends as Villa and Obregón prepare to engage each other in the war between victorious generals into which the Revolution degenerated before it finally ended. The Memoirs were first published in Mexico in 1951, where they were extremely popular. This volume—translated by Virginia H. Taylor—was the first English publication. &“This biographical history presents as revealing a historical portrait of the Revolution as the author&’s earlier historical novel, The Eagle and the Serpent.&” —The Hispanic American Historical Review
The Memoirs of Prince Max of Baden Vol. I (The Memoirs of Prince Max of Baden #1)
by Prince Max of Baden Baden W. M. CalderThis is Volume I of II comprising the authorized translation of Prince Max of Baden’s German memoirs published in 1927 (original German title: Erinnerungen und Dokumente). This translation was first published in 1928.“NOT long after the Revolution, when it became clear that an essential share of the blame for the German collapse would be ascribed to me, I decided to give a public account of my stewardship. I soon realized that I could only explain the actual connection of events both to the German people and to myself if I submitted the charges made against me to a careful examination, and also made up my mind to understand the point of view of my opponents.“As early as 1919 I found myself compelled to define my attitude to the disputed happenings of 9th November. I did this in a publication which was printed in all the newspapers but was virtually hushed up in the controversial literature.“In the study and self questioning of eight years I think I have got as near the truth as I can.“In the course of my work my apologia has grown into something different—an account based on original sources of that fateful epoch of the history of Germany in which I was involved. I put my trust in the weight of the facts.” (Prince Max of Baden)
The Memoirs of Prince Max of Baden Vol. II (The Memoirs of Prince Max of Baden #2)
by Prince Max of Baden Baden W. M. CalderThis is Volume II of II comprising the authorized translation of Prince Max of Baden’s German memoirs published in 1927 (original German title: Erinnerungen und Dokumente). This translation was first published in 1928.“NOT long after the Revolution, when it became clear that an essential share of the blame for the German collapse would be ascribed to me, I decided to give a public account of my stewardship. I soon realized that I could only explain the actual connection of events both to the German people and to myself if I submitted the charges made against me to a careful examination, and also made up my mind to understand the point of view of my opponents.“As early as 1919 I found myself compelled to define my attitude to the disputed happenings of 9th November. I did this in a publication which was printed in all the newspapers but was virtually hushed up in the controversial literature.“In the study and self questioning of eight years I think I have got as near the truth as I can.“In the course of my work my apologia has grown into something different—an account based on original sources of that fateful epoch of the history of Germany in which I was involved. I put my trust in the weight of the facts.” (Prince Max of Baden)
Memoirs of Prince Metternich 1773-1815 Vol. I (Memoirs of Prince Metternich #1)
by Prince Clemens Wenzel Lothar MetternichThroughout Prince Metternich's glittering and successful career he sought to free Europe from the forces unleashed by the French Revolution. He was an enemy of change, despised by republicans and feared by radicals. Metternich's acute skill for diplomacy was instrumental in creating alliances to reverse dangerous republicanism and restore Europe's legitimate monarchies to their thrones.-Print ed.English translation of Aus Metternich's nachgelassenen Papieren
Memoirs of Prince Metternich 1773-1815 Vol. II (Memoirs of Prince Metternich #2)
by Prince Clemens Wenzel Lothar MetternichThroughout Prince Metternich's glittering and successful career he sought to free Europe from the forces unleashed by the French Revolution. He was an enemy of change, despised by republicans and feared by radicals. Metternich's acute skill for diplomacy was instrumental in creating alliances to reverse dangerous republicanism and restore Europe's legitimate monarchies to their thrones.-Print ed.English translation of Aus Metternich's nachgelassenen Papieren
Memoirs of Prince Metternich 1815-1829 Vol. III (Memoirs of Prince Metternich #3)
by Prince Clemens Wenzel Lothar MetternichThroughout Prince Metternich's glittering and successful career he sought to free Europe from the forces unleashed by the French Revolution. He was an enemy of change, despised by republicans and feared by radicals. Metternich's acute skill for diplomacy was instrumental in creating alliances to reverse dangerous republicanism and restore Europe's legitimate monarchies to their thrones.-Print ed.English translation of Aus Metternich's nachgelassenen Papieren
Memoirs of Prince Metternich 1815-1829 Vol. IV (Memoirs of Prince Metternich #4)
by Prince Clemens Wenzel Lothar MetternichThroughout Prince Metternich's glittering and successful career he sought to free Europe from the forces unleashed by the French Revolution. He was an enemy of change, despised by republicans and feared by radicals. Metternich's acute skill for diplomacy was instrumental in creating alliances to reverse dangerous republicanism and restore Europe's legitimate monarchies to their thrones.-Print ed.English translation of Aus Metternich's nachgelassenen Papieren
Memoirs of Prince Metternich 1830-1835 Vol. V (Memoirs of Prince Metternich #5)
by Prince Clemens Wenzel Lothar MetternichThroughout Prince Metternich's glittering and successful career he sought to free Europe from the forces unleashed by the French Revolution. He was an enemy of change, despised by republicans and feared by radicals. Metternich's acute skill for diplomacy was instrumental in creating alliances to reverse dangerous republicanism and restore Europe's legitimate monarchies to their thrones.-Print ed.English translation of Aus Metternich's nachgelassenen Papieren
The Memoirs of Queen Hortense Vol. I (The Memoirs of Queen Hortense #1)
by Jean Hanoteau Arthur Kingsland Griggs Queen Hortense Eugénie Cécile BonaparteIn presenting to the public the Memoirs of Queen Hortense exactly as she recorded them, in exposing it to scholars--with an intrinsic and absolute respect for the integral historical accuracy of the text--these intimate revelations as set down by her royal hand, Prince Napoleon did a service not only to history but also to the memory of a princess too often harshly criticized eminently French in her heart and mind, to the memory of an unfortunate Queen, to the memory of an exquisite woman.Like the Emperor, one of whose shadows she was and whose touching and affectionate farewell smile she received as he was leaving France for the last time, the Queen of Holland has nothing to lose by having all her acts and even her mistakes fully revealed.This becomes very clear as one peruses these volumes where she took care not to avoid any of the difficulties of her task. She knew what society said about her; she was aware of the reproaches, justified and unjustified, of which she was the object. Frequently, reading between the lines one is conscious of the care her pen took to refute certain implications, sometimes with disdain but never without courage.
The Memoirs of Queen Hortense Vol. II (The Memoirs of Queen Hortense #2)
by Jean Hanoteau Arthur Kingsland Griggs Queen HortenseIn presenting to the public the Memoirs of Queen Hortense exactly as she recorded them, in exposing it to scholars--with an intrinsic and absolute respect for the integral historical accuracy of the text--these intimate revelations as set down by her royal hand, Prince Napoleon did a service not only to history but also to the memory of a princess too often harshly criticized eminently French in her heart and mind, to the memory of an unfortunate Queen, to the memory of an exquisite woman.Like the Emperor, one of whose shadows she was and whose touching and affectionate farewell smile she received as he was leaving France for the last time, the Queen of Holland has nothing to lose by having all her acts and even her mistakes fully revealed.This becomes very clear as one peruses these volumes where she took care not to avoid any of the difficulties of her task. She knew what society said about her; she was aware of the reproaches, justified and unjustified, of which she was the object. Frequently, reading between the lines one is conscious of the care her pen took to refute certain implications, sometimes with disdain but never without courage.
Memoirs Of The Rebellion On The Border, 1863
by Wiley Britton“Wiley Britton wrote memoirs covering the Civil War much like better known and more esteemed soldiers of that war. But what makes Britton’s account stand out is where he fought: the Trans-Mississippi Theater. In Memoirs of the Rebellion on the Border, 1863, Britton takes readers west with as a member of the 6th Kansas cavalry. In addition to discussing the movements of the main armies, Britton describes the guerrilla warfare, Native American affairs, and the tension between civilian populations in border states like Missouri and Kansas, which had contributed so greatly to the sectionalism of the 1850s via the debate over whether they should be free states or slave states. He is also objective about his service, noting acts of kindness and destruction perpetrated by Union forces in the region. Britton covers serious events, but he does so with anecdotes and a sprinkling of humor, including lively depictions of what life was like in camp.”-Print ed.
The Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne (1812-1813)
by Anon Pickle Partners Publishing Sergeant Adrien Jean Baptiste François BourgogneThis ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. Considered by the majority of commentators to be the quintessential personal narrative of Napoleon's disastrous 1812 campaign in Russia. The book charts the progress of the Grande Armée toward it's apogee at the occupation of Moscow, followed by the great fire of Moscow and the looting of the city to the terrible retreat. During the retreat the full horror of the hunger, privation are vividly depicted, not only in Bourgogne's own sufferings, but also those of his friends and countrymen. He stumbles through trials that proved too much for most those around him, whilst maintaining a haunting ability to describe the torments that try him. This account written partly in captivity in 1813, after capture at the battle of Dessau in 1813 and partly from letters he sent to his family during 1812, its historical significance and value cannot be over stated. Text taken from book published in 1899 by William Heinemann, London
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven
by Nathaniel Ian MillerLonglisted for the Center for Fiction's 2021 First Novel Prize'Picaresque, gentle and slyly humorous; the glacial beauty of the northern landscape is the backdrop to arresting horrors, concealed passions, and a lifetime of kindnesses - all superbly rendered by Miller: a joy to read' Oisin Fagan, author of NobberIn 1916, Sven Ormson leaves Stockholm to seek adventure in Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where darkness reigns four months of the year, and where he might witness the splendour of the Northern Lights one night or be attacked by a polar bear the next. After a devastating accident while digging for coal, Sven heads north again and ends up on an uninhabited fjord living in a hut he builds, alone except for the company of a loyal dog, testing himself against the elements. Years into his routine isolation, the arrival of an unlikely visitor sparks a chain of events that brings Sven into a family of fellow outsiders and determines the course of the rest of his life. Inspired by a real person and written with wry humour, in prose as beautiful as the stark landscape it evokes, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven is a testament to the strength of human bonds, reminding us that even in the most inhospitable conditions, we are not beyond the reach of love.
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven
by Nathaniel Ian MillerSet in the decades between the two World Wars, the captivating story of one man who banishes himself to a solitary life in the Arctic Circle, and is saved by good friends, a loyal dog, and a surprise visit that changes everything.In 1916, Sven Ormson leaves Stockholm to seek adventure in Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where darkness reigns four months of the year, where he might witness the splendor of the Northern Lights one night or be attacked by a polar bear the next. After a devastating accident while digging for coal, Sven heads north again and ends up on an uninhabited fjord living in a hut he builds, alone except for the company of a loyal dog, testing himself against the elements. Years into his routine isolation, the arrival of an unlikely visitor sparks a chain of events that brings Sven into a family of fellow castoffs and determines the course of the rest of his life. Inspired by a real life character and written with wry humour, in prose as beautiful as the stark landscape it evokes, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven is a testament to the strength of human bonds, reminding us that even in the most inhospitable conditions, we are not beyond the reach of love.(P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven
by Nathaniel Ian MillerThe &“captivating&’&’ and &“powerful&’&’ story (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of one man who banishes himself to a solitary life in the Arctic Circle, and is saved by good friends, a loyal dog, and a surprise visit that changes everything, in a novel that is both &“ceaselessly brilliant&’&’ (Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Orphan Master&’s Son) and &“pure delight&’&’ (Christina Baker Kline, #1 bestselling author of Orphan Train)#1 INDIE NEXT PICKLonglisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel PrizeIn 1916, Sven Ormson leaves a restless life in Stockholm to seek adventure in Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where darkness reigns four months of the year and he might witness the splendor of the Northern Lights one night and be attacked by a polar bear the next. But his time as a miner ends when an avalanche nearly kills him, leaving him disfigured, and Sven flees even further, to an uninhabited fjord. There, with the company of a loyal dog, he builds a hut and lives alone, testing himself against the elements. The teachings of a Finnish fur trapper, along with encouraging letters from his family and a Scottish geologist who befriended him in the mining camp, get him through his first winter. Years into his routine isolation, the arrival of an unlikely visitor salves his loneliness, sparking a chain of surprising events that will bring Sven into a family of fellow castoffs and determine the course of the rest of his life. Written with wry humor and in prose as breathtaking as the stark landscape it evokes, The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven is a testament to the strength of our human bonds, reminding us that even in the most inhospitable conditions on the planet, we are not beyond the reach of love.
The Memoirs of the Baroness Cecile de Courtot, Lady-in-waiting to the Princess de Lamballe, Princess of Savoy-Carignan
by Baronne Cécile de Courtot Anna Gottliebe Luise Wilhelmine von AlvenslebenImmerse yourself in the opulent and tumultuous world of 18th-century French aristocracy with "The Memoirs of the Baroness Cecile de Courtot, Lady-in-waiting to the Princess de Lamballe, Princess of Savoy-Carignan." This captivating memoir offers a firsthand account of life at the royal court, revealing the personal experiences and historical events that shaped the lives of the French nobility during a period of great upheaval.Baronne Cécile de Courtot, an esteemed lady-in-waiting, provides an intimate and detailed narrative of her service to the Princess de Lamballe, a close confidante of Marie Antoinette and a prominent figure at the French court. Through the Baroness's keen observations and engaging storytelling, readers gain a unique perspective on the inner workings of the royal household, the intrigues and romances of court life, and the dramatic events leading up to the French Revolution."The Memoirs of the Baroness Cecile de Courtot" delves into the Baroness's close relationship with the Princess de Lamballe, offering insights into the Princess's character, her dedication to the royal family, and her tragic fate during the Revolution. The memoir also captures the broader social and political landscape of the time, providing a vivid portrayal of the opulence of the court juxtaposed with the growing unrest among the populace.Rich with historical detail and personal reflections, this memoir brings to life the elegance, charm, and peril of the French court. The Baroness's eloquent prose and poignant recollections offer readers a window into a world of grandeur and danger, making this a compelling read for history enthusiasts and lovers of memoirs alike."The Memoirs of the Baroness Cecile de Courtot" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the French aristocracy and the dramatic events of the late 18th century. This remarkable memoir not only preserves the legacy of the Princess de Lamballe but also provides a lasting tribute to the resilience and courage of those who lived through one of the most turbulent periods in French history.Join Baronne Cécile de Courtot as she recounts her extraordinary life and the unforgettable events she witnessed, offering a rare and intimate portrait of the French court at the brink of revolution.
The Memoirs of the Crown Prince of Germany
by Crown Prince William of GermanyBecause of his foppish and dandified appearance, emphasised by the cigarette holder he always used, the Crown Prince was regarded by the British during the Great War as a figure of ridicule, known to them as Little Willy. He was born in Potsdam on 6 May 1882, the eldest of Kaiser, and his memoirs begin with his childhood and early years and the development of his relations with his father, a somewhat remote figure…When war came he was given command of the Fifth Army with General Schmidt von Knobelsdorf as his chief of staff, and it was his army that launched the Verdun offensive in February 1916. As you read on the more it becomes clear that he was, in fact, far from his caricature. He was well aware of the enormous prestige attached to his person as son of the All-Highest and he did not hesitate to make use of it, in the political and military scene. He played no small part in the downfall of the Chancellor, von Bethman Hollweg, in 1917. In the aftermath of Ludendorff’s resignation he urged the Kaiser not to appoint Groener in his place, a man he regarded as a defeatist whom he disliked and mistrusted. He also maintained that the German army was not defeated at the Marne; it was withdrawn by its leaders. The battle was lost because the High Command gave it up as lost. When Moltke’s emissary, Lt Col von Hentsch, doing his rounds of the Army commanders ordering them to fall back, arrived at Fifth Army HQ, the Crown Prince refused point blank to comply without a written authority, which Hentsch did not have. And even when von Moltke himself turned up, struggling to repress his tears and demanded the instant withdrawal of Fifth Army, Wilhelm, after a lengthy argument still refused to go until he was ready. Moltke, apparently, left in tears. The imagination boggles at the thought of Haig tearfully imploring Rawlinson to obey orders, and the latter standing there, arms folded and saying: ‘Shan’t!’-Print ed.
Memoirs of the Late War – Vol. I. (Memoirs of the Late War #1)
by Captain John Henry CookeThis ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader.An anthology of memoirs of the Peninsular War and the abortive attack on Bergen-op-Zoom in 1814. This second volume includes two accounts from either end (chronologically) of Captain Cooke's narrative on the initial campaign into Spain in 1809 under the Duke of Wellington, recounted by the Earl of Munster. It also recounts the disastrous night attack on Bergen-op-Zoom by the British troops under Lord Lynedoch by Lieutenant Moodie, in which he leaves out none of the horrific carnage of the bungling coup de main. Title - Memoirs of the Late War - Vol. II Sub-Title - Series Name - Memoirs of the Late War Series Number --2 Authors -- Captain John Henry Cooke (????-????); George Augustus Frederick, 1st Earl of Munster (1794-1842); Lieutenant John W. D. Moodie (1789-1815) Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in 1831, London, by Henry Colbourn and Richard Bentley. Original - 321 pages.
Memoirs of the Late War – Vol. II. (Memoirs of the Late War #2)
by George Augustus Frederick, 1st Earl of MunsterThis ebook is purpose built and is proof-read and re-type set from the original to provide an outstanding experience of reflowing text for an ebook reader. An anthology of memoirs of the Peninsular War and the abortive attack on Bergen-op-Zoom in 1814. In this first volume, Captain Cooke recounts his experiences with the 43rd Foot at Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, the battles of Salamanca, Vittoria, the Pyrenees, the Bidassoa, the Nive, Nivelle and Toulouse. As with many of the British officer memoirs, there is a tone of dry wit about his writing. Title - Memoirs of the Late War - Vol. I Sub-Title - Series Name - Memoirs of the Late War Series Number --1 Authors -- Captain John Henry Cooke (????-????); George Augustus Frederick, 1st Earl of Munster (1794-1842); Lieutenant John W. D. Moodie (1789-1815) Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in 1831, London, by Henry Colbourn and Richard Bentley. Original - 321 pages.