Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 03
by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne (1769–1834)
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"Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 03" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the complexities of Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaigns and personal experiences in Egypt during the late 18th century. It offers readers a detailed glimpse into both the strategic challenges faced by Bonaparte and the socio-political dynamics he navigated as he attempted to establish French control over Egypt. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for the tumultuous events that unfolded during Bonaparte's campaign in Egypt. It recounts his arrival in Cairo and his immediate initiatives to organize the provinces through the establishment of local councils (divans) and personnel to maintain order. However, setbacks quickly arise, including military defeats and losses at sea that fuel discontent among the troops, which Bourrienne describes in vivid detail. As Bonaparte grapples with the realities of his ambitious plans, the narrative focuses on his emotional state amidst the growing dissatisfaction within his ranks, ultimately portraying a leader caught between vision and practicality during a critical phase of his career.
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 · Contemporaries
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 · Relations with private secretaries
- Bourrienne, Louis Antoine Fauvelet de, 1769-1834
- Private secretaries · France · Biography
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Chapter XV: 1798
Establishment of a divan in each Egyptian province—Desaix in Upper
Egypt—Ibrahim Bey beaten by Bonaparte at Salehye'h—Sulkowsky
wounded—Disaster at Aboukir—Dissatisfaction and murmurs of the
army—Dejection of the General-in-Chief—His plan respecting Egypt
—Meditated descent upon England—Bonaparte's censure of the
Directory—Intercepted correspondence.
From the details I have already given respecting Bonaparte's plans for colonising Egypt, it will be seen that his energy of mind urged him to adopt anticipatory measures for the accomplishment of objects which were never realised. During the short interval in which he sheathed his sword he planned provisional governments for the towns and provinces occupied by the French troops, and he adroitly contrived to serve the interests of his army without appearing to violate those of the country. After he had been four days at Cairo, during which time he employed himself in examining everything, and consulting every individual from whom he could obtain useful information, he published the following order:
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This free edition of Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 03 by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #3553, released 2002-12-01. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - Other, History - European, History - Modern (1750+), History - Warfare.
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