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The Campaign of MDCCCXV
“THE Emperor Napoleon having been pleased to communicate to me his opinion on the principal events of the Campaign of MDCCCXV, I have, in writing the following Narrative, availed myself of that favourable circumstance, and also of my own recollections of the great catastrophe, of which I was an eyewitness. “I have read a great number of publications on the same subject, since I returned to Europe; but most of the authors appear to have been governed by anger or animosity, and others to have been blinded by overweening national partialities: few have studied to give a true picture of the events as they occurred. “Error often repeated assumes at last the appearance of reality; but being ...
Talk Of Napoleon At St. Helena
This historical work provides an account of the conversations between Napoleon Bonaparte and General Baron Gourgaud during his exile on the island of St. Helena. It offers insights into Napoleon's personality and his views on a range of topics including politics, war, and philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Meteors that Enlighten the Earth
Napoleon promoted and honored great men throughout his reign. In addition to comparing himself to various great men, he famously established a Legion of Honor on 19 May 1802 to honor both civilians and soldiers, including non-ethnically French men. Napoleon not only created an Irish Legion in 1803 and later awarded William Lawless and John Tennent the Legion of Honour; he also gave them an Eagle with the inscription “L’Indépendence d’Irlande.” He awarded twenty-six of his generals the marshal’s baton from 1804 to 1815, and in 1806, he further memorialized his soldiers by deciding to erect a Temple to the Glory of the Great Army, modeled on Ancient designs. From 1806 to 1815, Napol...
Who Owned Waterloo?
After the Battle of Waterloo, Britain actively incorporated the victory into their national identity. 'Who Owned Waterloo?' demonstrates that Waterloo's significance to Britain's national psyche resulted in a different battle: one in which civilian and military groups fought to establish claims on different aspects of the battle and its remembrance.--
