Memoirs Relating to Fouche: Minister of Police Under Napoleon I (1912)

Memoirs Relating to Fouche: Minister of Police Under Napoleon I is a book written by Joseph Fouche, a French statesman who served as the Minister of Police during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book was first published in 1912 and provides a detailed account of Fouche's life and career, including his experiences as a revolutionary, his rise to power as a member of the National Convention, and his tenure as Minister of Police.Fouche's memoirs offer a unique perspective on the political and social climate of France during the early 19th century, including the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Throughout the book, Fouche provides insights into the personalities and motivations of some of the most prominent figures of the time, including Napoleon himself.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Fouche's life and career. These include his early years as a lawyer and politician, his role in the establishment of the Revolutionary Tribunal, and his work as Minister of Police, where he was responsible for maintaining law and order in Paris and suppressing political dissent.Overall, Memoirs Relating to Fouche: Minister of Police Under Napoleon I is a fascinating historical document that offers a glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the Napoleonic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.