Interesting Facts Relating to the Fall and Death of Joachim Murat, King of Naples (Classic Reprint): The Capitulation of Paris in 1815, and the Second ... with Some Account of the Author, and of His - Softcover

Francis Macirone

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1331689678 ISBN 13: 9781331689676

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Intriguing historical documents about a dramatic Napoleonic-era figure A firsthand look at the fall of Joachim Murat, King of Naples, through original letters and documentary notes. This edition collects correspondence, accounts of capitulation, and commentary that illuminate the political tremors of 1815 and the subsequent restoration period.

This non-fiction work presents letters and appendices that recount Murat’s struggle, the reactions of European powers, and the perilous world of post‑Napoleonic diplomacy. The material offers a vivid window into the personal stakes and international maneuvers that shaped the fate of Naples and nearby realms, without venturing into fiction.

• Original letters and personal communications surrounding Murat’s situation and decisions


• Contextual notes that place events in the wider arc of the 1815 capitulation and the Bourbon Restoration


• Appendices and translations that reveal the diplomatic and political pressures of the time


• Historical excerpts that illuminate the author’s perspective and documentary method

Ideal for readers of Napoleonic history, 19th‑century diplomacy, and people curious about the fall of a monarch and the restoration era.

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Excerpt from Interesting Facts Relating to the Fall and Death of Joachim Murat, King of Naples: The Capitulation of Paris in 1815, and the Second Restoration of the Bourbons; Original Letters From King Joachim to the Author, With Some Account of the Author, and of His Persecution by the French Government The following pages relate to an extraordinary period in the history of Europe, and contain the recital of some anecdotes and circumstances, which cannot fail to be interesting to those who may wish to be informed of every thing connected with the events of that time. The share I had in some of those events, enables me to impart to my narrative, the important and valuable quality of truth; yet I should not have ventured to appear before the public as an author, if it were not necessary for the vindication of my character. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331689678
• ISBN 13: 9781331689676
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 181