Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, ed. by R.W. Phipps, Τόμος 3Richard Bentley and Son, 1885 |
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... soon as the influence of the power which had created it should cease to operate . Such was the state of Italy that I have been informed by an individual worthy of credit that if the army of Prince Eugène , instead of being victorious ...
... soon as the influence of the power which had created it should cease to operate . Such was the state of Italy that I have been informed by an individual worthy of credit that if the army of Prince Eugène , instead of being victorious ...
Σελίδα 7
... be as difficult as painful to depict the situation of our army at this period . Marmont , by his steady conduct , fortunately succeeded in correcting the disorders which prevailed , and very soon found himself at the head of a well.
... be as difficult as painful to depict the situation of our army at this period . Marmont , by his steady conduct , fortunately succeeded in correcting the disorders which prevailed , and very soon found himself at the head of a well.
Σελίδα 8
... soon after this battle that Napoleon sent Marmont to succeed Masséna . Advancing on the southern frontier of Portugal the skilful Soult con- trived to take Badajoz from a wavering Spanish garrison . About this time , however , General ...
... soon after this battle that Napoleon sent Marmont to succeed Masséna . Advancing on the southern frontier of Portugal the skilful Soult con- trived to take Badajoz from a wavering Spanish garrison . About this time , however , General ...
Σελίδα 20
... soon felt the blessings of the new 1 I recollect an anecdote which but too well depicts those disastrous times . The Comte de Chaban , being obliged to cross France during the Reign of Terror , was compelled to assume a disguise . He ...
... soon felt the blessings of the new 1 I recollect an anecdote which but too well depicts those disastrous times . The Comte de Chaban , being obliged to cross France during the Reign of Terror , was compelled to assume a disguise . He ...
Σελίδα 29
... soon be as wise as we are ! Every time we go to war with them we teach them how to beat us . " I was struck with the originality and truth of this observation , which at the time I heard it was new , though it has been often repeated ...
... soon be as wise as we are ! Every time we go to war with them we teach them how to beat us . " I was struck with the originality and truth of this observation , which at the time I heard it was new , though it has been often repeated ...
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Σελίδα 506 - It is my wish that my ashes may repose on the banks of the Seine, in the midst of the French people, whom I have loved so well.
Σελίδα 364 - I place myself under the protection of their laws, which I claim from your Royal Highness, as the most powerful, the most constant, and the most generous, of my enemies.
Σελίδα 268 - Emperor, Consul, Soldier, I hold all from the people : in prosperity, in adversity, in the field of battle, in council, on the throne, in exile, France has been the sole object of all my thoughts and actions.
Σελίδα 164 - The allied powers having proclaimed that the Emperor Napoleon is the only obstacle to the re-establishment of peace in Europe, the Emperor Napoleon, faithful to his oath, declares that he renounces for himself and his heirs, the thrones of France and Italy, and that there is no personal sacrifice, even that of life, which he is not ready to make for the interests of France.
Σελίδα 481 - Bonaparte struck me as differing considerably from the pictures and busts ' I had seen of him. His face and figure looked much broader and more square — larger, indeed, in every way than any representation I had met with. His corpulency, at this time universally reported to be excessive, was by no means remarkable. His flesh looked, on the contrary, firm and muscular. There was not the least trace of colour in his cheeks ; in fact his skin was more like marble than ordinary flesh. Not the smallest...
Σελίδα 536 - I hope that, without availing himself of any reason to the contrary, my son Eugene Napoleon will pay them faithfully. He cannot forget the forty millions which I gave him in Italy, and in the distribution of the inheritance of his mother.
Σελίδα 355 - My political life is terminated, and I proclaim my son, under the title of Napoleon II., Emperor of the French. "The present ministers will provisionally form the council of the government. The interest which I take in my son induces me to invite the Chambers to form, without delay, the regency by a law. "Unite all for the public safety, in order to remain an independent nation. (Signed) «NAPOLEON.
Σελίδα 279 - The Saxons, the Belgians, the Hanoverians, the soldiers of the Confederation of the Rhine, lament that they are compelled to use their arms in the cause of princes, the enemies of justice and of the rights of all nations.
Σελίδα 482 - ... dazzling expression of his eye could not be overlooked. It was not, however, a permanent lustre, for it was only remarkable when he was excited by some point of particular interest. It is impossible to imagine an expression of more entire mildness, I may almost call it of benignity and kindliness, than that which played over his features during the whole interview. If, therefore, he...
Σελίδα 476 - A chequered red madras upon his head, and his shirt collar open without a cravat. His air was melancholy and troubled. Before him stood a little round table, with some books, at the foot of which lay, in confusion .upon the carpet, a heap of those which he had already perused...