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Memoirs of the Duke of Rovigo (M. Savary) : illustrative of the history of the Emperor Napoleon. Volume II, parts I and II /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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[San Francisco] :
Pickle Partners Publishing,
2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Intro
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- PART I.
- CHAPTER I.
- Austria threatens to resume hostilities-Precautions taken against her-Administrative measures-Regulations for the internal government of Prussia-The Emperor echelons his troops on the Vistula-Pretensions of England-Continental blockade.
- CHAPTER II.
- The army enters Poland-Overturning of Marshal Duroc's carriage-Fatigue and privation of the troops-Cantonment of the army-Head-quarters established at Warsaw.
- CHAPTER III.
- The Russians try to surprise us in our winter-quarters-Movement of Mohrungen -The Emperor gives the author the command of the 5th corps-Battle of Eylau-Bernadotte-Affair of Ostrolenka.
- CHAPTER IV.
- The Emperor at Osterode-State of public opinion-Fouché-Agitation of the cabinet of Madrid-Various measures adopted by the Emperor-The Divan arms against Russia-General Gardanne's mission.
- CHAPTER V.
- Siege of Dantzic-General Kalkreuth-The ambassador from the Shah of Persia arrives at Finkenstein-The enemy's army again takes the field-Bernadotte and Soult-The affair of Heilsberg-Murat's obstinacy in charging with his cavalry-The Emperor sends me to hisGallant conduct of these young troops.
- CHAPTER IV.
- The Russian army crosses to the right bank of the river-The Emperor scarcely credits this imprudence-Our columns debouch-Skilful movement of General Dupont-The action becomes general-Battle of Friedland-The Russians are defeated.
- CHAPTER VII.
- News of the taking of Königsberg received by the Emperor-The author is appointed governor of that place-Resources of every kind-Great number of wounded returning to their corps-System and management of the, hospitals- The Russians ask an armistice-Interview at Tilsit.
- CHAPTER VIII.
- Revolution of the seraglio-Sultan Selim strangled-His successor shows himself not very favourably disposed towards France-The Emperor cannot account for the Turkish policy-He abandons the interests of the Osmanlis-The Greeks- General considerations on theMistake of France.
- CHAPTER IX.
- The Emperor Napoleon yields to the solicitations of the Emperor Alexander- The Autocrat takes part of the spoils of his ally-The King and Queen of Prussia at Tilsit-Formation of the kingdom of Westphalia-M. de Nowosilsow warns the Emperor Alexander to remember the fate of his father.
- CHAPTER X.
- The Emperor's return-Public joy in France-Fêtes and the opera of Trajan- Mission to St. Petersburg-The Emperor's instructions-My arrival at St. Petersburg-Exasperation against the French-Difficulty in obtaining lodgings- The Emperor Alexander.
- CHAPTER XI.
- St. Petersburg-Fetes at Petershoff-The princes of the house of Bourbon suddenly remove-Communications of the Emperor Alexander on this subject- Reply of the Emperor Napoleon-He proposes that the princes should take up their residence at Versailles-MissionAllusions of the Empress.
- CHAPTER XII.
- The Turks refuse our mediation-General Guilleminot-The Emperor Alexander goes to inspect his army-Invitation from the Empress-Questions of that princess respecting Napoleon's taste for the drama-Surprise of Copenhagen-Indignation occasioned by that event in Russia.
- CHAPTER XIII.
- Conspiracy against the Emperor Paul-Count P....-General B....-The grand-duke-Assassination of Paul-Reported to have died of disease-Critical situation of the Emperor Alexander-Marshal Soult intercepts a plan of conspiracy-Its ramifications.
- CHAPTER XIV.
- The Emperor Alexander places himself in a state of hostility to England-The Duke of Vicenza is appointed ambassador to St. Petersburg-The Duke di Serra Capriola-Count de Meerfeld-Unfavourable sentiments entertained towards my successor-I endeavour to remoPresents of the Emperor Alexander.
- CHAPTER XV.
- Expedition to Portugal-Junot-His army-Entrance into Lisbon-Provident measures adopted by the Regent-Our troops approach Spain-Political considerations-Talleyrand-Part taken by that diplomatist in the Peninsular enterprise-Extraordinary attempt of Fouché.
- CHAPTER XVI.
- Formation of the select gendarmerie-Composition of that corps-Hospital de Sedan-Creation of a new order of nobility-The Emperor not displeased at opposition.
- CHAPTER XVII.
- The Prince of the Peace has all the resources of Spain at his arbitrary disposal- Discontent of the nation-He is obliged to have recourse to foreign influence- The Duchess of Orléans, M. de la Bouillèrie-Our troops take possession of part of Spain-The AraFerdinand proclaimed King of Spain.
- CHAPTER XVIII.
- Napoleon's reflections on the subject of the revolution of Aranjuez-I set out for Madrid-Instructions given to me by the Emperor-The Infante Don Carlos- The sword of Francis I.-The Emperor's letter to the Grand-duke of Berg.
- CHAPTER XIX.
- The Grand-duke of Berg and the Prince of the Peace-Analogy of their situations-Charles IV. invokes the support of the Emperor Napoleon-His protest Escoiquiz-The Duke del Infantado-My conversation with these two personages-My presentation to Ferdinand.
- CHAPTER XX.
- The King and Queen of Spam claim die support of the Grand-duke of Berg-Considerations which determine Ferdinand to proceed to Bayonne -He stops at Vittoria-Conversation with his ministers-Reflections on the report of Cevallos.
- CHAPTER XXI.
- Señor Cevallos-Return to Bayonne-The Emperor's arrival in that city-I render him an account of my mission-The Emperor's intentions.
- CHAPTER XXII.
- Ferdinand dissuaded from proceeding on his journey-Urquijo-His objections to the policy of Ferdinand's ministers-The Emperor Napoleon's letter to Ferdinand.
- CHAPTER XXIII.
- Tumult at Vittoria-Ferdinand favours it-The Duke del Infantado-Ferdinand continues his journey-His arrival at Bayonne-Reception he experiences from the Emperor-The Emperor's opinion of Ferdinand.
- CHAPTER XXIV.
- Arrival of Charles IV. at Bayonne-His meeting with Ferdinand-His complaints to the Emperor-Ferdinand's dispatches intercepted-They furnish proofs of his hostile sentiments towards France-The Emperor receives intelligence of the insurrection of Madrid-ReflThe Emperor's scruples decided.
- CHAPTER XXV.
- Titles of the Spanish Bourbons to the crown-Policy of the Emperor-Convocation of the notables-The insurrection spreads over Spain -Abdication of the Bourbons-Military preparations-Arrival of Joseph Napoleon at Bayonne- Review of his administration at NaplConstitution of Bayonne.
- CHAPTER XXVI.
- The Grand-duke of Berg falls ill-The author proceeds to Madrid-Instructions given to him by the Emperor-State of the public mind on his arrival-He sends assistance to General Dupont-Cuesta marches against General Bessières-The author recalls the corps whiDupont maintains his position.
- CHAPTER XXVII.
- M. de Fénelon is carried off-His dispatches are transmitted to Castaños-False movements of our generals-The Spaniards intercept our communications-General Vedel puts the enemy to the rout-Inaction of General Castaños-M. Villoutray-Extraordinary feeling ofGeneral Legendre.
- CHAPTER XXVIII.
- Unfavourable impression created in Spain by the disastrous event at Baylen-La Romana and Bernadotte-Joseph's entry into Madrid-M. de Villoutray again -The author's opinion as to what ought to have been done-Events in Portugal -Admiral Siniavin.
- CHAPTER XXIX.
- The army retreats from Madrid-The author returns to France-Particulars respecting his journey-He joins the Emperor at Toulouse-The two engineers-Circumstance which most deeply affected him in the capitulation of Baylen -Men of the revolution-St. Napoleon'Attentions shown by the courtiers.
- CHAPTER XXX.
- The Emperor's embarrassment-State of the question-The Emperor demands an interview with Alexander, which is arranged to take place at Erfurt- Napoleon goes to meet Alexander-Protestations of the Emperor of Austria- Fêtes, dramatic entertainments, &
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- PART II.
- CHAPTER I.
- Intelligence from Portugal-Mutual concessions-The Emperor Napoleon offers to the author the embassy to Russia-Close of the conferences at Erfurt-The two sovereigns take leave of each other-Count Romanzow-England rejects the pacific overtures made to her bThe Emperor relies upon his treaty of alliance with Russia.
- CHAPTER II.
- The Emperor's arrival at Bayonne-His entrance into Spain-Action of Somosierra-Madrid is summoned to open her gates-Embarrassment of the Spanish grandees
- Assault -Entrance into Madrid-Correspondence between the Queen of Naples and Ferdinand VII.-IntelligeThe Emperor confides the command of the army to Marshal Soult.
- CHAPTER III.
- The Emperor at Valladolid-General Legendre-Deputation from the city of Madrid-Audience granted to it by the Emperor-King Joseph enters Madrid- Intelligence from France-The author's conversation with the Emperor on the subject-Arrangements in respect to reM. de Metternich.
- CHAPTER IV.