Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 6 / Souvenirs d'une femme sur les principaux personnages de la République, du Consulat, de l'Empire, etc...

Name: Mémoires d'une contemporaine. Tome 6 / Souvenirs d'une femme sur les principaux personnages de la République, du Consulat, de l'Empire, etc...
Author: Ida Saint-Elme

By Ida Saint-Elme

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The narrator, writing from firsthand experience, recounts participation in clandestine political activity during the late revolutionary and imperial era, acting as a discreet courier for secret messages, attending coded rendezvous, and witnessing the fevered expectations surrounding the leader's return. She describes encounters with military officers, uneasy exchanges under police scrutiny, debates over loyalty and glory among prominent figures, and the blend of vanity and courage that propelled conspiratorial undertakings. The memoir interleaves concrete anecdotes of espionage with reflective observations on risk, public spectacle, and shifting allegiances.

About the Author

Ida Saint-Elme

Ida Saint-Elme was a French author best known for her autobiographical work, "Mémoires d'une contemporaine," which spans eight volumes. In these memoirs, she provides a unique perspective on significant figures and events during the Republic, Consulate, and Empire periods of France. Her writings offer valuable insights into the social and political landscape of her time, reflecting her experiences and observations as a woman navigating a male-dominated society. Saint-Elme's contributions to literature highlight the complexities of her era and the role of women in shaping historical narratives.