Memoirs Relative to the Duke d'Enghien; ... to Which Are Added the Journal of the Duke d'Enghien, Wr

By Anne Jean Marie René Savary

Book Overview

Memoirs Relative To The Duke Denghien is a book written by Anne-Jean-Marie-Rene Savary and published in 1823. The book contains three memoirs related to the Duke Denghien, a French nobleman who was executed in 1804 on the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte. The first memoir is about the Duke of Rovigo, who was the head of Napoleon's secret police. The memoir provides insights into the workings of the secret police and their role in the execution of the Duke Denghien. The second memoir is about Count Hulin, who was a military commander during the French Revolution. The memoir describes his involvement in the execution of the Duke Denghien and his subsequent fall from grace. The third memoir is about M. Dupin, a lawyer who defended the Duke Denghien during his trial. The memoir provides a detailed account of the trial and the events leading up to the execution. Overall, Memoirs Relative To The Duke Denghien provides a fascinating insight into the political and social climate of France during the early 19th century, as well as the role of the secret police and the military in the country's affairs. It is a must-read for anyone interested in French history and the Napoleonic era.To Which Are Added The Journal Of The Duke D�������Enghien, And Historical And Inedited Documents Relative To His Trial.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104191784
• ISBN13: 9781104191788
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"