Excerpt from Letters From the Count De Las Cases: Consisting of a Second Letter to Prince Lucien Bonaparte, in Which Is Contained an Account of the Circumstances Attending His Arrest and Removal From St. Helena
The old man, who wrote it, appears to me to be out of his senses.
He cannot be acquainted with my oflicial cor respondence, except by your orders. I have not answered him, nor shall I answer him. He ts merely a second, and should his principal, being a General Oflicer, require me to earplain, I'am ready to do him that honour.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a unique account of the experiences of the author, Count de Las Cases, during his confinement with Napoleon Bonaparte on the island of St. Helena. The narrative offers intimate insights into the daily lives, conversations, and thoughts of Napoleon during his exile. The author provides a detailed description of the harsh conditions, restrictions, and psychological warfare employed by the British Governor, Sir Hudson Lowe, in an attempt to break Napoleon's spirit. Through the author's eyes, readers gain a firsthand account of Napoleon's resilience, his reflections on the events of his life, and his unwavering belief in his destiny. The book unveils the profound impact of Napoleon's presence on the small island community and explores the complex relationship between the exiled emperor and his captors. It sheds light on the political machinations and personal struggles that shaped the final years of one of history's most iconic figures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9780265715826_0
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