The Surrender of Napoleon / Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815

Name: The Surrender of Napoleon / Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815
Author: Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

By Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

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An eyewitness naval officer recounts the surrender of Napoleon and his subsequent residence aboard a British warship, describing the moment of arrival, the daily interactions between the captive and the ship's company, and the formal communications and manoeuvres that governed his custody. The narrative follows events in chronological order, records conversations and impressions, and is supplemented by appendices containing lists of officers, letters, sketches, and contemporary reminiscences that illuminate the logistical, personal, and diplomatic facets of the episode.

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Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland

Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland was a British naval officer known for his firsthand account of a pivotal moment in history. His notable work, "The Surrender of Napoleon," details the events surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's surrender and his subsequent residence aboard H.M.S. Bellerophon in 1815. This narrative provides unique insights into the final days of the Napoleonic Wars and the complexities of naval and military interactions during that period. Maitland's perspective as a participant in these historical events contributes to our understanding of this significant chapter in European history.