CHAP. XXVII.

Menaces of Prussia-Hostilities commenced between France and
Prussia-Battle of Jena-Death of the Duke of Brunswick

CHAP. XXVIII.

Page

. 354

Triumph of the French Armies-generous Conduct of Napoleon
towards the Prince of Hatzfeld-Blucher my Prisoner-his Cha-
racter-Prince Paul of Wirtemberg also a Prisoner-Negotia-
tions for Peace-the Demands of Napoleon rejected-Displeasure
of the King of Sweden

. 360

CHAP. XXIX.

The Berlin Decrees-Remarks on the Continental System-its
Tendencies to produce Napoleon's Fall

CHAP. XXX.

Deputation of the Senate to Berlin-new System of War-Napo-
leon marches to meet the Russians-Murat enters Warsaw-
Excitement in Poland-Military Preparations-Battle of Eylau
-Gardanne's Mission to Persia-Fall of Dantzic-Battle of
Friedland

. 368

. 373

CHAP. XXXI.

Interview between the two Emperors at Tilsit-the Treaty of
Tilsit-its Consequences-the Kingdom of Westphalia founded
-the Dutchy of Warsaw-King of Saxony-Bombardment of
Copenhagen-Napoleon's Return to Paris-Suppression of the
Tribunate-Affairs of Portugal-the Code Napoleon-Introduc-
tion of French Laws into Germany

CHAP. XXXII.

. 384

Disturbed State of Spain-Godoy, Prince of the Peace-Diffe-
rences between the King of Spain and his Son-both appeal to
Napoleon-are deceived, and induced to abdicate-Murat at
Madrid-his Ambition-the Crown of Spain destined for Joseph
-Summary of Events-Insurrection in Spain and Portugal-
Landing of the British-Junot defeated-Convention of Cintra . 394

CHAP. XXXIII.

Arbitrary Conduct of the French military Governors--General Du-
pas at Hamburg-the Code of Commerce-Conquests by Senatus
Consulta-Creation of the Imperial Nobility-Restoration of the
University-Italy aggrandized at the Expense of the Pope-the
Interview at Erfurt between the Emperors Napoleon and
Alexander

.411

Romana's Defection-Napoleon's Journey to Italy-Adoption of
Eugene-Louis King of Holland-displeases Napoleon-abdi-
cates in favour of his Son-Holland united to France

CHAP. XXXV.

Napoleon arrives in Spain-the French successful every where→→
Sir John Moore's Retreat-Napoleon leaves Spain-Austria de.
clares War-Napoleon heads his Army in Germany-Austrian
Disasters-Vienna taken

CHAP. XXXVI.

The Papal States united to France-The Battle of Talavera-Sir
Arthur Wellesley-Staps' Attempt to assassinate the Emperor at
Schoenbrunn-his Examination and Death-Influence of this
Attempt on the Conclusion of Peace-Treaty of Schoenbrunn--
Napoleon returns to Paris

CHAP. XXXVII.

.419

• 430

• 439

Napoleon_divorces Josephine; and marries Maria-Louisa-the
Hanse Towns refuse to pay new French Troops-Decree for
burning English Merchandise-my Recall to Paris-Union of
the Hanse Towns with France-Visit to Malmaison-Grief of
Josephine

CHAP. XXXVIII.

The French unsuccessful in Spain-Hostility of the People-State
of France-Birth of the King of Rome-Certainty of War with
Russia-War in Spain neglected-Preparations for War-Re-
moval of the Pope to Fontainebleau

CHAP. XXXIX.

Departure of Napoleon and Maria-Louisa for Dresden-Napoleon
and Alexander desire War-Attempt to detach Sweden from
her Alliance with Russia

• 446

453

. 458

CHAP. XL.

Reflections on Poland--Disasters in Russia-Mallet's Conspiracy
-Motives of Napoleon's Return to Paris-his Exertions to re-
pair his Losses-War still resolved on

CHAP. XLI.

Discontent in France and the Provinces-Hamburg evacuated; is
occupied by the Cossacks-Napoleon's new Army-Re-occupa-
tion of Hamburg-Congress at Prague

• 461

• 468

Rupture of the Conferences at Prague-Defection of Jomini-
Battles of Dresden and Leipsic-Prince Poniatowski killed-
Defection of Austria and Bavaria-fresh Levy of Men-Siege
of Hamburg-is defended by Davoust-Distress of the Inha-
bitants

. 473

CHAP. XLIII.

Prince Eugene and the Affairs of Italy-Murat's Perfidy; declares
War against France--the National Guard of Paris enrolled-
the Emperor's Address

CHAP. XLIV.

The Congress of Chatillon-Rupture of the Conferences-the
Prussians repulsed-Battles of Brienne and Craonne-Capture
of a Convoy-the Council of Regency-Departure of the Em-
press-Marmont's Defence of Paris-Capitulation of Paris-
popular Expression in Favour of the Bourbons-Deputation to
the Emperor Alexander

.482

• 488

CHAP. XLV.

The Allied Sovereigns enter Paris-Alexander's Declaration-
Provisional Government appointed-Napoleon negotiates-his
conditional Abdication-his Wish to retract

CHAP. XLVI.

Conference of the Marshals with Alexander-Mutiny in the
Corps of Marmont-they return to Order-unconditional Abdi-
cation required of Napoleon-Farewell Interview between Na-
poleon and Macdonald-unconditional Abdication signed

CHAP. XLVII.

Tranquillity of Paris-Arrival of the Count d'Artois; his Entry
into Paris-Arrival of the Emperor of Austria-Maria-Louisa;
her Departure for Vienna-Italy, and Eugene

CHAP. XLVIII.

Napoleon consents to proceed to Elba-his Farewell to his Troops
-his Journey-embarks for Elba

CHAP. XLIX.

• 499

. 511

519

. 523

Changes produced by Time-Louis XVIII. lands at Calais-Ber-
thier's Address to the King-the King enters Paris--unexpected
Dismissal from my Post-Signs of a Commotion-Symptoms of
an approaching Crisis-Landing of Bonaparte-Bourrienne
Prefect of Police-Council at the Tuileries-evident Under-
standing between Murat and Bonaparte-Plans laid at Elba-
Louis XVIII. leaves Paris-Departure from France-Bona-
parte returns to Paris-Aspect of France

531

Assurance of Protection from Bonaparte-Recollection of old
Persecutions-Seals placed upon my Effects-useless Search-
Extracts from the Letters of M. de Talleyrand on the State of
Affairs-Napoleon prepares for War-departs for the Army-
Hostilities commence, and are terminated by the Battle of
Waterloo-the King returns to Paris-my Departure from
Hamburg, and Arrival at Paris-Fouche Minister-my Appoint-
ment as President of the Yonne, and Election as Deputy-
named Counsellor and Minister of State-Abstract of the Cam-
paign of 1815

CHAP. LI.

• 546

The Consequences of the Battle of Waterloo-the Chambers meet,
and indicate a wish that Napoleon should abdicate-he abdicates
a second Time-repairs to Malmaison; and thence to Roche-
fort-surrenders to Captain Maitland-arrives at Torbay-De-
cision of the English Government-sails for St. Helena-Napo-
leon at St. Helena-his Mode of Life-his Death-his Funeral. 576

MEMOIRS

OF

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE.

CHAP. I.

Birth and Parentage of Napoleon Bonaparte-his Education at Brienne-his early Taste for Military Amusements-enters the Military College of Parishis Observations on the System of Instruction pursued there he obtains his first Commission-witnesses the breaking out of the Revolution-returns to Corsica.

THE desire of speculating upon an illustrious name could alone have given birth to the numerous publications under the title of memoirs, of secret histories, and of rhapsodies, which have appeared about Napoleon. On reading them, we are at a loss to determine whether we ought to be most surprised at the audacity of the writers, or the good-nature of their readers. But, in fact, contemporary biography is for the most part an imposture, and the history of a great man written during his life is either a panegyric or a satire.

Posterity will not be divided in their judgment of Napoleon as his contemporaries have been. In a future age, the recollections of his splendid triumphs will have been very much weakened; but, at the same time, the evils which his sixty victories have brought upon the great European family will have been forgotten. His wars and his conquests will be estimated solely by their results; his policy, by the utility and permanency of the institutions which he created, and their harmony with the age in which he lived.

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