Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 13 / 20) by Adolphe Thiers
"Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire" by Adolphe Thiers is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, part of a larger series, focuses on the period of the French Consulate and the Napoleonic Empire, exploring the political, military, and social contexts of the time. The narrative delves into significant events surrounding the birth of Napoleon's son, the King of Rome, while also addressing the broader tensions with Russia andthe challenges faced by Napoleon in maintaining his empire amidst crises in commerce, religion, and military affairs. The opening of the work discusses the birth of Napoleon's heir on March 20, 1811, heralding a moment of joy amid growing unrest in France. Despite the birth being celebrated, the narrative reveals a nation plagued by fears of war, economic downturns, and religious conflicts. The text introduces various political maneuvers, particularly Napoleon's attempts to convene a council to manage church affairs, illustrating his strategy to mitigate dissent and maintain control over the clergy. This section sets the stage for an intricate exploration of the interplay between personal ambitions and overarching historical forces during a tumultuous period in French history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thiers, Adolphe, 1797-1877 |
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| Title | Histoire du Consulat et de l'Empire, (Vol. 13 / 20) faisant suite à l'Histoire de la Révolution Française |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Keith J Adams, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by 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 -- History -- Consulate and First Empire, 1799-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61602 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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