Pierre Alexandre Edouard Fleury de Chaboulon

Pierre Alexandre Edouard Fleury de Chaboulon
Pierre Alexandre Édouard Fleury de Chaboulon (1779–1835) was a French writer and politician, best known for his works documenting the final years of Napoleon Bonaparte's reign. He served as Napoleon's secretary and later became a diplomat, holding positions such as auditor of the Council of State and secretary to the minister of foreign relations. His most famous work, "Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire de la vie privée, du retour, et du règne de Napoléon en 1815," provides a detailed account of Napoleon's return from exile and the Hundred Days. Fleury de Chaboulon's writings are valued for their historical insight and vivid portrayal of Napoleon's last bid for power.

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TO THE READER. The revolution of the 20th of March will form unquestionably the most remarkable episode in the life of Napoleon, so fertile as it is in supernatural events. It has not been my intention, to write the history of it: this noble task is above my powers: I have only attempted, to place Napoleon on the stage of action, and oppose his words, his deeds, and the truth, to the erroneous... more...

At the same period (May the 1st) the Emperor received a fresh proof of the little confidence, that men deserve, and of the horrible facility, with which they sacrifice their duties and their sentiments, to the suggestions of their covetousness or their ambition. Of all the ministers of Napoleon there was not one, who, at the time of his return, lavished on him so many protestations of fidelity and... more...