Memoirs of the life, exile, and conversations of the Emperor Napoleon. (Vol. III)

"Memoirs of the Life, Exile, and Conversations of the Emperor Napoleon" by the Count de Las Cases is a record of Napoleon Bonaparte's latter days, spent in exile, and the ideas that occupied his mind. Structured as a memoir, the story gives readers a close look at Napoleon's life and the conversations he had, especially during his time on St. Helena, uncovering his personality, dreams, and views on politics and events of the past. Starting on July 15, 1816, the narrative describes Napoleon's everyday life and talks with people like Las Cases, as they walk together and discuss politics related to his exile. He thinks about the importance of things he started, and shows how driven he was in military and naval matters, but also how annoyed he was with the leaders and the opinions held that affected how he would be remembered; also, the story goes into Napoleon's feelings about important people from the past, highlighting a deep concern with both his own life and the larger story of his nation as he deals with his current situation and what he wants people to think of him after his time.