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Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne was a French diplomat, born in Sens. He is known primarily for his close relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, of whom he wrote in detail in his celebrated memoirs.
Bourrienne is famous for his Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association. They met at the Military Academy at Brienne in Champagne when eight years old. Napoleon recalled the famous snowball battles that he masterminded: “Unfortunately the pleasure did not last long, for we put stones in the snowballs, so that many boys were injured, among them my friend Bourrienne, and the game was forbidden”. Typically, Napoleon recalled that when they graduated in 1787 at age 15 he led in all subjects; Bourrienne recalled that Napoleon led in mathematics, while he was first in all else.
Books by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 02
Memoirs written by Napoleon's private secretary, "a work based on years of intimate friendship and professional association."
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 01
Step into the captivating world of power, ambition, and intrigue as you delve into the remarkable memoirs of one of history's most enigmatic figures - Napoleon Bonaparte. In "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 01," renowned diplomat and close conf...
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 03
Step into the epic conclusion of an extraordinary journey through the annals of history as "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 03" reveals the gripping tale of a military genius and emperor facing the turbulent tides of fate. In this enthralling v...
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 04
Unravel the enigmatic legacy of an extraordinary emperor as "Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 04" unveils the gripping conclusion of a remarkable saga filled with ambition, triumph, and betrayal. In this riveting volume, Louis Antoine Fauvelet d...
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 05
This volume of Bourrienne's 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' delves into Napoleon's life and career during a crucial period. The narrative covers the intricacies of the French Revolution, the rise of the Empire, and Napoleon's intricate strategies dur...
Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume 06
This volume of 'Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte' by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne offers a personal and intimate account of Napoleon's life and times. Written by his private secretary, the memoirs provide insights into Napoleon's personality, h...