This work provides a fascinating account of one of the most infamous incidents of the Napoleonic era: the arrest and execution of Louis Antoine de Bourbon, Duke of Enghien, on trumped-up charges of treason. Savary, who participated in the affair as a high-ranking official in Napoleon's government, offers unique insights into the politics and personalities of this turbulent period in European history. This edition includes extensive footnotes and appendices with additional historical documents and analysis.

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