Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 is a book written by Baron C. F. de Meneval. It is a collection of memoirs that provide an inside look at the life of Napoleon Bonaparte and the First Empire during his reign. The book is divided into three volumes, with this being the third volume.In this volume, readers can expect to read about Napoleon's life from 1812 to 1815. The book covers Napoleon's campaigns and battles during this time, including the disastrous Russian Campaign and the Battle of Waterloo. It also provides insight into Napoleon's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his mistresses.The author, Baron C. F. de Meneval, was a close confidant of Napoleon and served as his private secretary. As a result, he had access to many of Napoleon's personal thoughts and experiences, which he shares in this book. The memoirs are written in a clear and concise style, making them easy to read and understand.Overall, Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte The Court of the First Empire V3 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, particularly the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte. It provides a unique and intimate perspective on one of the most influential figures in European history.1910. Part 3 of 3. With a Special Introduction and Illustrations. From the Introduction: Of the numberless books about Napoleon, this is one of the most interesting and authoritative, because intimate and sincere. The author, Claude Francois, Baron de Meneval, was in the closet 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...A reviewer in the London Academy wrote: A continual eyewitness gives a view of Napoleon in his camp, his closet, his Court, and his home; no doubt favorable, but essentially correct; adding that it should be in the hands of all who wish to study and understand Napoleon. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing. Other volumes in this set are ISBN(s): 1417905492, 1417907118.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.