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“ Of The Emperor Of France
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS I. The Action at St. Roche's II. Entering Milan III. "What a Lesson for Man!" IV. The Battle of Rivoli V. Napoleon at Lonato VI. Defending the Redoubt of Monte Legino VII. Preliminaries of the Peace of Leoben VIII. Crossing the Bridge at Arcola IX. The Cisalpine Republic X. The Battle of the Pyramids XI. The Revolt of Cairo XII. The Fight at Benouth XIII. The Speech at the Pyramids XIV. "All whom I command are my Children" XV. Buonaparte pardoning the Rebels at Cairo XVI. The Plague of Jaffa XVII. "You are the Greatest of Men!" ”

“ LXIV. Effects of Napoleon's return upon the Parisians—Congratulations and Addresses by all the Public Functionaries—Conspiracy of Mallet—very nearly successful—How at last defeated—The impression made by this event upon Buonaparte—Discussions with the Pope, who is brought to France, but remains inflexible—State of Affairs in Spain—Napoleon's great and successful exertions to Recruit his Army—Guards of Honour—In the month of April, the Army is raised to 350,000 men, independently of the Troops left in Garrison in Germany, and in Spain and Italy, 224 Chap. ”

“ An experiment of royalty-Louis de Bourbon and Maria Louisa, of Spain-Creation of the kingdom of Etruria-The Count of Leghorn in Paris-Entertainments given him-Bonaparte's opinion of the King of Etruria-His departure for Florence, and bad reception there- Negotiations with the Pope-Bonaparte's opinion on religion-Te Deum at Notre Dame-Behaviour of the people in the church-Irreligion of the Consular Court-Augereau's remark on the Te Deum-First Mass at St. Cloud-Mass in Bonaparte's apartments-Talleyrand relieved from his clerical vows-My appointment to the Council of State. ”

“ Cyr-The Cabinets of Vienna and the Tuileries-First appearance of the Cossacks-Colonel Tettenborn invited to occupy Hamburg-Cordial reception of the Russians-Depredations-Levies of troops- Testimonials of gratitude to Tettenborn-Napoleon's new army-Death of General Morand-Remarks of Napoleon on Vandamme-Bonaparte and Gustavus Adolphus-Junction of the corps of Davoust and Vandamme- Reoccupation of Hamburg by the French-General Hogendorff appointed Governor of Hamburg-Exactions and vexatious contributions levied upon Hamburg and Lübeck-Hostages. ”

“ XLIX. Conduct of Russia and England during the War with Austria—Meditated Expedition of British Troops to the Continent—Sent to Walcheren—Its Calamitous Details and Result—Proceedings of Napoleon with regard to the Pope—General Miollis enters Rome—Napoleon publishes a Decree, uniting the States of the Church to the French Empire—Is Excommunicated—Pius VII. is banished from Rome, and sent to Grenoble—afterwards brought back to Savona—Buonaparte is attacked by an Assassin—Definitive Treaty of Peace signed at Schoenbrun—Napoleon returns to France on the 14th November, 1809, 1 Chap. ”

“ Bard—The Siege of Genoa—The Battle of Montebello—The Battle of Marengo—Napoleon returns to Paris—The Infernal Machine—The Battle of Hohenlinden—The Treaty of Luneville. 135 CHAPTER XVI Affairs of Naples and of the Pope—The Emperor Paul of Russia—Northern confederacy against England—Battle of Copenhagen—Nelson's Victory—Death of Paul—Expedition to Egypt under Sir Ralph Abercrombie—Battle of Alexandria—Conquest of Egypt—The Flotilla of Boulogne—Negotiations with England—Peace of Amiens. ”

“ Addington—Negotiations for Peace—Just punishment of England, in regard to the conquered Settlements of the enemy—Forced to restore them all, save Ceylon and Trinidad—Malta is placed under the guarantee of a Neutral Power—Preliminaries of Peace signed—Joy of the English Populace, and doubts of the better classes—Treaty of Amiens signed—The ambitious projects of Napoleon, nevertheless, proceed without interruption—Extension of his power in Italy—He is appointed Consul for life, with the power of naming his Successor—His Situation at this period, 364 Chap. ”

“ XXX. Napoleon meditates a change of title from Chief Consul to Emperor—A Motion to this purpose brought forward in the Tribunate—Opposed by Carnot—Adopted by the Tribunate and Senate—Outline of the New System—Coldly received by the People—Napoleon visits Boulogne, Aix-la-Chapelle, and the Frontiers of Germany, where he is received with respect—The Coronation—Pius VII. is summoned from Rome to perform the Ceremony at Paris—Details—Reflections—Changes that took place in Italy—Napoleon appointed Sovereign of Italy, and Crowned at Milan—Genoa annexed to France, 63 Chap. ”

“ XXXII. Position of the French Armies—Napoleon advances towards {v}Vienna—The Emperor Francis leaves his Capital—French enter Vienna on 13th November—Review of the French Successes in Italy and the Tyrol—Schemes of Napoleon to force on a General Battle—Battle of Austerlitz is fought on the 2d December, and the combined Austro-Russian Armies completely Defeated—Interview betwixt the Emperor of Austria and Napoleon—The Emperor Alexander retreats towards Russia—Treaty of Presburgh signed on the 26th December—Its Conditions—Fate of the King of Sweden—and of the Two Sicilies, 95 Chap. ”

“ LXXI. Retreat of the French from Germany—General Defection of Napoleon's Partisans—Battle of Hannau fought on 30th and 31st October—Napoleon arrives at Paris on 9th November—State in which he finds the public mind in the capital—Fate of the French Garrisons left in Germany—Arrival of the Allied Armies on the banks of the Rhine—General view of Napoleon's political relations—Italy—Spain—Restoration of Ferdinand—Liberation of the Pope, who returns to Rome—Emancipation of Holland, 303 Chap. ”

“ The Princess Royal of Denmark-Destruction of the German Empire- Napoleons visit to the Courts of Bavaria and Wurtemberg-His return to France-First mention of the divorce-Intelligence of Napoleon's marriage with Maria Louisa-Napoleon's quarrel with Louis-Journey of the Emperor and Empress into Holland-Refusal of the Hanse Towns to pay the French troops-Decree for burning English merchandise- M. de Vergennes-Plan for turning an inevitable evil to the best account-Fall on the exchange of St Petersburg CHAPTER XXII. 1809-1810. ”

“ Helen- Bonaparte and Madam Grassini-Symptoms of dissatisfaction on the part of Austria and Russia-Napoleon's departure from Milan- Monument to commemorate the battle of Marengo-Napoleon's arrival in Paris and departure for Boulogne-Unfortunate result of a naval engagement-My visit to Fouché's country seat-Sieyès, Barras, the Bourbons, and Bonaparte-Observations respecting Josephine. ”

“ The Egyptian Institute-Festival of the birth of Mahomet-Bonaparte's prudent respect for the Mahometan religion-His Turkish dress-Djezzar, the Pasha of Acre-Thoughts of a campaign in Germany-Want of news from France-Bonaparte and Madame Fourés-The Egyptian fortune-teller, M. Berthollet, and the Sheik El Bekri-The air "Marlbrook"-Insurrection in Cairo-Death of General Dupuis-Death of Sulkowsky-The insurrection quelled-Nocturnal executions-Destruction of a tribe of Arabs-Convoy of sick and wounded-Massacre of the French in Sicily-projected expedition to Syria-Letter to Tippoo Saib. ”

“ My functions at Hamburg-The King of Sweden at Stralsund- My bulletin describing the situation of the Russian armies-Duroc's recall from Berlin-General Dumouriez-Recruiting of the English in Hanover-The daughter of M. de Marbeof and Napoleon-Treachery of the King of Naples-The Sun of Austerlitz-Prince Dolgiorouki Rapp's account of the battle of Austerlitz-Gerard's picture- Eugène's marriage. ”

“ Capitulation of Sublingen-Preparations for war-Utility of commercial information-My instructions-Inspection of the emigrants and the journals-A pamphlet by Kotzebue-Offers from the Emperor of Russia to Moreau-Portrait of Gustavus Adolphus by one of his ministers-Fouché's denunciations-Duels at Hamburg-M. de Gimel -The Hamburg Correspondent-Letter from Bernadotte. ”

“ Dizier. 406 CHAPTER XXXVI The Allies approach Paris—Maria Louisa retires to Blois—Marmont and Mortier occupy the Heights of Montmartre—They are defeated—King Joseph escapes—Marmont capitulates—the Allies enter Paris—Napoleon at Fontainebleau—His abdication. 420 CHAPTER XXXVII Napoleon's Journey to Frejus—Voyage to Elba—his conduct and occupations there—Discontents in France—Return of Prisoners of War—Jealousy of the Army—Union of the Jacobins and Buonapartists—Their intrigues—Napoleon escapes from Elba. ”

“ Menaces of Prussia-Offer for restoring Hanover to England-Insolent ultimatum-Commencement of hostilities between France and Prussia- Battle of Auerstadt-Death of the Duke of Brunswick-Bernadotte in Hamburg-Davonet and Bernadotte-The Swedes at Lübeck-Major Amiel- Service rendered to the English Minister at Hamburg-My appointment of Minister for the King of Naples-New regulation of the German post-office-The Confederation of the North-Devices of the Hanse Towns-Occupation of Hamburg in the name of the Emperor-Decree of Berlin-The military governors of Hamburg-Brune, Michaud, and Bernadotte. ”

“ LXIX. Military Proceedings in the North of Germany—Luckau submits to the Crown-Prince of Sweden—Battles of Gross-Beeren and Katzbach—Operations of Ney upon Berlin—He is defeated at Dennewitz, on the 6th September—Difficult and embarrassing situation of Napoleon—He abandons all the right side of the Elbe to the Allies—Operations of the Allies in order to effect a junction—Counter-exertions of Napoleon—The French Generals averse to continuing the War in Germany—Dissensions betwixt them and the Emperor—Napoleon at length resolves to retreat upon Leipsic, 279 Chap. ”

“ XVI. Views of the British Cabinet regarding the French Revolution—Extraordinary Situation of France—Explanation of the Anomaly which it exhibited—System of Terror—Committee of Public Safety—Of Public Security—David the Painter—Law against Suspected Persons—Revolutionary Tribunal—Effects of the Emigration of the Princes and Nobles—Causes of the Passiveness of the French People under the Tyranny of the Jacobins—Singular Address of the Committee of Public Safety—General Reflections, 307 Chap. ”

“ Fox at the head of the British Cabinet-Intended assassination of Napoleon-Propositions made through Lord Yarmouth -Proposed protection of the Hanse towns-Their state- Aggrandisement of the Imperial family-Neither peace nor war- Sebastiani's mission to Constantinople-Lord Lauderdale at Paris, and failure of the negotiations-Austria despoiled-Emigrant pensions-Dumouriez's intrigues-Prince of Mecklenburg-Schwerin- Loizeau. ”

“ CHAPTER XXXI. 1805 Napoleon and Voltaire-Demands of the Holy See-Coolness between the pope and the Emperor-Napoleon's departure for Italy-Last interview between the Pope and the Emperor at Turin-Alessandria-The field of Marengo-The last Doge of Genoa-Bonaparte's arrival at Milan-Union of Genoa to the French Empire-Error in the Memorial of St. ”

“ Progress of the War in the Peninsula, Battle of Talaveyra—Battle of Ocaña—English Expedition to Walcheren.... Seizure of Rome and arrest of the Pope.... Treaty of Schoenbrunn. 296 CHAPTER XXVII Napoleon divorces Josephine—Marries the Archduchess Maria Louisa—Deposes Louis Buonaparte—Annexes Holland and the whole Coast of Germany to France—Revolution in Sweden—Bernadotte elected Crown Prince of Sweden—Progress of the War in the Peninsula—Battle of Busaco—Lord Wellington retreats to the Lines of Torres Vedras. ”

“ Napoleon's First View of Moscow 18. Napoleon Watching the Burning of Moscow 19. The Kremlin, Moscow 20. Marshal Victor, Duke of Belluno 21. The Church of Vasilii Blagorennyi at Moscow 22. The Council of War after the Battle of Maloyaroslavetz 23. Marshal Gouvion St. Cyr 24. Count Wittgenstein 25. Armed Russian Peasants in Ambush in the Woods waiting to cut off French Stragglers 26. The Retreat of the French from Moscow 27. Russian Grenadiers Pursuing the French Army 28. Napoleon, Berthier, Murat, and Rapp (in the order named) round camp fire 29. General Baron Eblé 30. Crossing the Berezina 31. ”

“ Unfounded reports-Carnot-Capitulation of Mantua-General Clarke- The Directory yields to Bonaparte-Berthier-Arrival of Eugène Beauharnais at Milan-Comte Delannay d'Entraigues-His interview with Bonaparte-Seizure of his papers-Copy of one describing a conversation between him and Comte de Montgaillard-The Emperor Francis-The Prince de Condé and General Pichegru. ”

“ Cambacérès and Lebrun-Gohier deceived-My nocturnal visit to Barras -The command of the army given to Bonaparte-The morning of the 18th Brumaire-Meeting of the generals at Bonaparte's house- Bernadotte's firmness-Josephine's interest, for Madame Gohier- Disappointment of the Directors-Review in the gardens of the Tuileries-Bonaparte's harangue-Proclamation of the Ancients- Moreau, jailer of the Luxembourg-My conversation with La Vallette- Bonaparte at St. ”

“ Message from the Tuileries-My interview with the King- My appointment to the office of Prefect of the Police-Council at the Tuileries-Order for arrests-Fouches escape-Davoust unmolested-Conversation with M. de Blacas-The intercepted letter, and time lost-Evident understanding between Murat and Napoleon- Plans laid at Elba-My departure from Paris-The post-master of Fins-My arrival at Lille-Louis XVIII. detained an hour at the gates-His majesty obliged to leave France-My departure for Hamburg-The Duc de Berri at Brussels. ”