When did Emmanuel de Las Cases begin his journal about Napoleon?
Emmanuel de Las Cases began his journal on the 20th of June 1815. This date marked two days after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo.
Questions about The Memorial of Saint Helena
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why were British authorities arrested Emmanuel de Las Cases in 1816?
British authorities arrested Emmanuel de Las Cases on the 25th of November 1816 because officials found personal letters he tried to send secretly to Europe. Hudson Lowe ordered his expulsion from the island a month later.
What year was The Memorial of Saint Helena published and how many years did it stay in England?
The book appeared in print less than a year after Napoleon's death in 1823. The text remained in England for five years without returning to its author before publication.
How did Charles de Gaulle use The Memorial of Saint Helena during World War Two?
Charles de Gaulle used this text as inspiration for his own memoirs during World War Two. He served as Leader of Free France before becoming President from 1958 until 1969.
Where is a copy of the original manuscript of The Memorial of Saint Helena currently held?
A copy of the memorial sat in the British Library collections deposited in 1965. These papers came from the family of Lord Bathurst who had held them since 1817.