Claude François de Méneval Book order

Claude-François de Méneval's life spanned military service, librarianship, and journalism before he became a central figure in Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial court. Serving as Napoleon's private secretary, Méneval was privy to the inner workings of the Consulate and the First Empire, accompanying the Emperor through significant historical events. His loyalty and access afforded him unique insights into Napoleon's reign. Following the Emperor's abdication, Méneval continued his service to Empress Marie-Louise and dedicated his later years to documenting his experiences in memoirs.