Mémoires de Joseph Fouché, Duc d'Otrante, Ministre de la Police Générale by Fouché
"Mémoires de Joseph Fouché, Duc d'Otrante, Ministre de la Police Générale" by Fouché is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides a firsthand perspective on the turbulent political landscape of France during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras, with Fouché, a key figure in these events, chronicling his experiences as a statesman and police minister. The text is likely to delve into themes of political maneuvering, personal ambition,and the moral complexities faced by those in power during a time of upheaval. The opening of this memoir introduces Joseph Fouché's reflections on his life and the political turbulence he experienced while serving under various regimes. Fouché asserts his motivations for writing these memoirs, emphasizing a commitment to truth and historical authenticity over personal vindication. He presents himself as a man shaped by revolution—one who wielded significant influence during critical moments in history and navigated the treacherous waters of political rivalries, including interactions with figures like Robespierre. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed examination of Fouché's role in the Revolution, his observations on its chaotic aftermath, and his thoughts on the evolution of the French political landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fouché, Joseph, duc d'Otrante, 1759-1820 |
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| Title | Mémoires de Joseph Fouché, Duc d'Otrante, Ministre de la Police Générale Tome I |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://dp.rastko.net (Produced from images of the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | France -- Court and courtiers |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Subject | Fouché, Joseph, duc d'Otrante, 1759-1820 |
| Subject | Bonaparte family |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18942 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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