Memoirs of Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne, Count de Las Casas (1818)

Memoirs of Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne, Count de Las Casas is a book written by the French aristocrat and military officer, Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne Las Casas in 1818. The book is an autobiographical account of Las Casas' life, detailing his experiences as a soldier and his time spent in exile on the island of Saint Helena with Napoleon Bonaparte.Las Casas was a loyal supporter of Napoleon and served as his chamberlain during his time as Emperor of France. However, after Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, Las Casas was exiled to Saint Helena along with Napoleon. During his time on the island, Las Casas acted as Napoleon's secretary and confidant, and the two developed a close relationship.The Memoirs provide a unique insight into the life of Napoleon during his exile, as well as the political and social climate of Europe during the early 19th century. Las Casas' account is also notable for its detailed descriptions of the natural beauty of Saint Helena and the challenges of living on a remote island.Overall, Memoirs of Emanuel Augustus Dieudonne, Count de Las Casas is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the life and times of one of the most iconic figures in European history.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.