Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 15

"Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Volume 15" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a historical memoir recounting the chaotic period following Napoleon's fall and the return of the Bourbon monarchy in 1815. Through the eyes of Napoleon's former private secretary, the book illuminates the shifting political landscape of France as influential figures maneuver for power amid uncertainty, including insights into the cunning Fouche and his role as Minister of Police. The narrative begins with the author's return to Paris after Waterloo, setting the stage for a vivid portrayal of King Louis XVIII's awaited arrival. The book highlights the clashing ambitions and changing allegiances that defined this pivotal moment in European history.