Memoirs is an illuminating and often surprising account of the life of Joseph Fouché, a French statesman and revolutionary figure. Fouché served as Minister of Police under Napoleon Bonaparte and was known for his cunning and political skill. This new translation of his memoirs provides readers with a window into the tumultuous period of French history in which he lived. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.