This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...husbands living. The Emperor forbade the banns, but afterwards gave Montholon permission to marry "the niece of the President S6guier." Montholon had tricked his sovereign, for his bride was the forbidden lady under another description. "A quiet, unassuming woman," says Maitland, "who gave no trouble, and seemed ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1900 Excerpt: ...husbands living. The Emperor forbade the banns, but afterwards gave Montholon permission to marry "the niece of the President S6guier." Montholon had tricked his sovereign, for his bride was the forbidden lady under another description. "A quiet, unassuming woman," says Maitland, "who gave no trouble, and seemed perfectly satisfied, provided she were allowed to accompany her husband." She provided the music of the Emperor's drawing-room, singing Italian songs, with little voice, and strumming on the piano. Emmanuel, Marquis of Las Cases, had had a somewhat checkered career. At an early age he entered the French navy and took part in the siege of Gibraltar. Before he was twenty-one he had passed as a lieutenant, and soon afterwards was placed in command of a brig. Then came the Revolution, and the young officer was one of the first to emigrate. This was ultimately fortunate, for his recollections of Coblentz and of the Emigration had always a particular savor for Napoleon. From Coblentz he was despatched on a secret mission to Gustavus III. of Sweden. Then Las Cases drifted to England, formed a part of the disastrous expedition to Quiberon, and on his escape thence gave lessons in London, where he published a historical atlas, which proved remunerative. After the Eighteenth of Brumaire he returned to France, served under Bernadotte, and became a chamberlain and councillor of state. On Napoleon's first abdication he refused to adhere to the resolution of the council of state deposing the Emperor (although he accepted from Louis XVIII. a commission as captain in the French navy), and retired to England. During the Hundred Days he returned, of course, to Paris, and, after Waterloo, besought Napoleon to take him to St. Helena. Born ...
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Add this copy of Napoleon: the Last Phase to cart. $5.19, fair condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1900 by Arthur L. Humphreys.
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Used-Acceptable. Ex lib hardback in maroon cloth with gilt. Ex school library-label on front free end paper, trace of label on spine; armorial bookplate on front pastedown; some pages uncut; scattered foxing throughout; spine faded & discoloured, with wear at head & foot.
Add this copy of Napoleon: the Last Phase to cart. $23.24, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1900 by Arthur L. Humphreys.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Some light foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 850grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of Napoleon: the Last Phase to cart. $15.69, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1900 by Arthur L. Humphreys.
Add this copy of Napoleon, the last phase to cart. $19.95, very good condition, Sold by Rose Wind Press rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1900 by Arthur L. Humphreys.
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Very good. No dust jacket. Book and binding in very good condition with exception of some light wear/age spotting--tight & free of marks. 261 p. 24 cm. Purchased years ago in Scotland.
