Napoleon Life Legacy And Image A Biography

Author : Alan Forrest
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250018151

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Napoleon: Life, Legacy, and Image: A Biography by Alan Forrest Pdf

From Alan Forrest, a preeminent British scholar, comes an exceedingly readable account of the man and his legend On a cold December day in 1840 Parisians turned out in force to watch as the body of Napoleon was solemnly carried on a riverboat from Courbevoie on its final journey to the Invalides. The return of their long-dead emperor's corpse from the island of St. Helena was a moment that Paris had eagerly awaited, though many feared that the memories stirred would serve to further destabilize a country that had struggled for order and direction since he had been sent into exile. In this book Alan Forrest tells the remarkable story of how the son of a Corsican attorney became the most powerful man in Europe, a man whose charisma and legacy endured after his lonely death many thousands of miles from the country whose fate had become so entwined with his own. Along the way, Forrest also cuts away the many layers of myth and counter myth that have grown up around Napoleon, a man who mixed history and legend promiscuously. Drawing on original research and his own distinguished background in French history, Forrest demonstrates that Napoleon was as much a product of his times as their creator.

Author : Alan Forrest
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : History
ISBN : 1250038359

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Napoleon: Life, Legacy, and Image: A Biography by Alan Forrest Pdf

From Alan Forrest, a preeminent British scholar, comes an exceedingly readable account of the man and his legend On a cold December day in 1840 Parisians turned out in force to watch as the body of Napoleon was solemnly carried on a riverboat from Courbevoie on its final journey to the Invalides. The return of their long-dead emperor's corpse from the island of St. Helena was a moment that Paris had eagerly awaited, though many feared that the memories stirred would serve to further destabilize a country that had struggled for order and direction since he had been sent into exile. In this book Alan Forrest tells the remarkable story of how the son of a Corsican attorney became the most powerful man in Europe, a man whose charisma and legacy endured after his lonely death many thousands of miles from the country whose fate had become so entwined with his own. Along the way, Forrest also cuts away the many layers of myth and counter myth that have grown up around Napoleon, a man who mixed history and legend promiscuously. Drawing on original research and his own distinguished background in French history, Forrest demonstrates that Napoleon was as much a product of his times as their creator.

Author : John S C Abbott,John S. C. Abbott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1835526233

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Napoleon Bonaparte by John S C Abbott,John S. C. Abbott Pdf

"Napoleon Bonaparte" by John S. C. Abbott is a biography of one of the most famous and controversial figures of European history. The book provides a detailed account of Napoleon's life and achievements, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise to power as one of the most powerful emperors in European history. The book begins with a description of Napoleon's early life, including his education and military training. It then goes on to describe his rise to power, including his military victories and political maneuvering. The book also delves into Napoleon's personal life, including his relationships with his family and mistresses, as well as his health problems and eventual downfall. Throughout the book, Abbott provides an insightful and engaging look at Napoleon's life and legacy. He explores both the positive and negative aspects of Napoleon's reign, including his military genius, his contributions to French society, and his authoritarian tendencies. Overall, "Napoleon Bonaparte" is an informative and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most fascinating figures in European history.

Author : Napoleon Bonaparte,Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne,Ida M. Tarbell,Charles Downer Hazen
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 1936 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : EAN:4066338115836

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The Works of Napoleon Bonaparte by Napoleon Bonaparte,Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne,Ida M. Tarbell,Charles Downer Hazen Pdf

This edition is a meticulously edited collection dedicated to the most notable French statesman and military leader. The collection comprises Napoleon's writings, including his famous Maxims of War, proclamations, speeches and correspondences. This collection in enriched with a biography of Napoleon, close friend's memories of him, as well as history of Napoleonic Wars. Contents The Works of Napoleon Bonaparte: Maxims of War Proclamations, Speeches, Diplomatic Correspondence & Personal Letters Napoleon's Letters to Josephine The Life & Legacy of Napoleon: The History of Napoleonic Wars The Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte by Bourrienne

Author : Arthur Lévy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:$B117625

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The Private Life of Napoleon by Arthur Lévy Pdf

Author : Felix Markham
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786259813

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Napoleon by Felix Markham Pdf

NAPOLEON—SOLDIER, EMPEROR, LOVER... This magnificent reconstruction of Napoleon’s life and legend is written by a distinguished Oxford scholar. It is based on newly discovered documents—including the personal letters of Marie-Louise and the decoded diaries of General Bertrand, who accompanied Napoleon to his final exile on St. Helena. It has been hailed as the most important single-volume work in Napoleonic literature. “Mr. Markham’s book is notable...a well-balanced study of a man vastly bigger than his 5 feet 6 inches, who has been for generations one of the most fascinating of subjects for biography.”—Mark S. Watson, Baltimore Evening Sun “A surprisingly sympathetic biography of one of the most fascinating men who ever strutted across the stage of history.”—Dolph Honicker, Nashville Tennesseean “A remarkable achievement. The story moves as fast as one of Bonaparte’s campaigns and is told with the clarity of his dispatches.”—The Economist “A definitive contribution to Napoleonic literature.”—Jose Sanchez, St. Louis Globe Democrat “The university lecturer in History at Oxford has approached the impossible; he has written a new life of one of the most written-about figures in modern history with freshness, vivacity, fine scholarship and penetration.”—James H. Powers, Boston Globe “Markham has achieved a startlingly vivid and coherent picture of Napoleon’s career, of the social and intellectual influences that molded it, and of the men and forces that opposed it. The military events, the political movements, the personal intrigues—all appear, each in its proper place and perspective.”—E. Nelson Hayes, Los Angeles Times “Markham’s erudition is extensive; he makes full use of recent discoveries of manuscript material, and he writes with admirable judgment about a character who has been misjudged consistently by historians.”—J. H. Plumb, The Saturday Review

Author : William Milligan Sloane
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 1407 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : EAN:8596547722793

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The Life and Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte: All 4 Volumes by William Milligan Sloane Pdf

"The Life and Legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte" in 4 volumes is a comprehensive and meticulously written biographical account of the most notable French statesman and military leader. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) became famous as an artillery commander during the French Revolution. He led many successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars and was Emperor of the French as Napoleon I from 1804 until 1814 and again briefly in 1815 during the Hundred Days. He dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions during the Napoleonic Wars. He won many of these wars and a vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over much of continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. Napoleon is considered one of the greatest commanders in history, and his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. His political and cultural legacy has made him one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders in human history.

Author : Ida M. Tarbell
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1494178060

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A Short Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by Ida M. Tarbell Pdf

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.

Author : Ida M. Tarbell
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : EAN:4066338115850

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The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by Ida M. Tarbell Pdf

This meticulously written biography presents the exciting and remarkable life of the most notable French statesman and military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. In addition, this book is also supplemented with a biographical sketch of Napoleon's wife, Josephine.

Author : Frank McLynn
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Emperors
ISBN : 9781611450378

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Napoleon by Frank McLynn Pdf

Author McLynn explores the Promethean legend from his Corsican roots, through the chaotic years of the French Revolution and his extraordinary military triumphs, to the coronation in 1804, to his fatal decision in 1812 to add Russia to his seemingly endless conquests, and his ultimate defeat, imprisonment, and death in Saint Helena. McLynn aptly reveals the extent to which Napoleon was both existential hero and plaything of fate, mathematician and mystic, intellectual giant and moral pygmy, great man and deeply flawed human being.

Author : Philip Dwyer
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300148206

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Napoleon by Philip Dwyer Pdf

At just thirty years of age, Napoleon Bonaparte ruled the most powerful country in Europe. But the journey that led him there was neither inevitable nor smooth. This authoritative biography focuses on the evolution of Napoleon as a leader and debunks many of the myths that are often repeated about himsensational myths often propagated by Napoleon himself. Here, Philip Dwyer sheds new light on Napoleons inner lifeespecially his darker side and his passionsto reveal a ruthless, manipulative, driven man whose character has been disguised by the public image he carefully fashioned to suit the purposes of his ambition. Dwyer focuses acutely on Napoleons formative years, from his Corsican origins to his French education, from his melancholy youth to his flirtation with radicals of the French Revolution, from his first military campaigns in Italy and Egypt to the political-military coup that brought him to power in 1799. One of the first truly modern politicians, Napoleon was a master of spin, using the media to project an idealized image of himself. Dwyers biography of the young Napoleon provides a fascinating new perspective on one of the great figures of modern history.

Author : Dissected Lives
Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541957251

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Who Was Napoleon Bonaparte? | World Leader Biographies Grade 5 | Children's Historical Biographies by Dissected Lives Pdf

Discuss the life and works of Napoleon Bonaparte. Who was he and what was his role in the historic Louisiana Purchase, which furthered the reach of the US government? By reading historical biographies, you will be able to trace how decisions made in the past are affecting your life today. Grab a copy and start learning today.

Author : David A. Bell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : 9780190262730

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Napoleon: A Concise Biography by David A. Bell Pdf

This book provides a concise, accurate, and lively portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's character and career, situating him firmly in historical context. David Bell emphasizes the astonishing sense of human possibility--for both good and ill--that Napoleon represented. By his late twenties, Napoleon was already one of the greatest generals in European history. At thirty, he had become absolute master of Europe's most powerful country. In his early forties, he ruled a European empire more powerful than any since Rome, fighting wars that changed the shape of the continent and brought death to millions. Then everything collapsed, leading him to spend his last years in miserable exile in the South Atlantic. Bell emphasizes the importance of the French Revolution in understanding Napoleon's career. The revolution made possible the unprecedented concentration of political authority that Napoleon accrued, and his success in mobilizing human and material resources. Without the political changes brought about by the revolution, Napoleon could not have fought his wars. Without the wars, he could not have seized and held onto power. Though his virtual dictatorship betrayed the ideals of liberty and equality, his life and career were revolutionary.

Author : United Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-02-28
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9464901748

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Napoleon Bonaparte by United Library Pdf

Step into the tumultuous life of Napoleon Bonaparte, a captivating figure whose indelible mark on history continues to be felt centuries later. Born on the Corsican island on August 15, 1769, Napoleon emerged as a key player during the French Revolution and swiftly ascended the ranks, becoming the First Consul in 1799 and eventually crowning himself Emperor of the French in 1804. This meticulously researched biography chronicles Napoleon's military genius, tracing his triumphs in the Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, where he displayed unparalleled strategic brilliance. Celebrated as one of history's greatest military commanders, his campaigns, from the decisive victories at Austerlitz to the disastrous Russian invasion, remain essential studies in military academies worldwide. Delve into Napoleon's complex character-a man of vision who enacted enduring reforms yet faced criticism for his authoritarian rule. The book navigates his role in shaping the political landscape of Europe, the War of the Third Coalition, and the eventual downfall at the Battle of Waterloo, leading to his exile on the remote island of Saint Helena, where he breathed his last in 1821. Beyond the battlefield, explore Napoleon's transformative impact on France and Western Europe through modernizing reforms. Controversies surrounding his rule, including the reintroduction of slavery and the Haitian Revolution, add layers to the narrative, inviting readers to grapple with the complexities of this influential and enigmatic historical figure.

Author : Andrew Roberts
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 1193 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780241019191

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Napoleon the Great by Andrew Roberts Pdf

From Andrew Roberts, author of the Sunday Times bestseller The Storm of War, this is the definitive modern biography of Napoleon It has become all too common for Napoleon Bonaparte's biographers to approach him as a figure to be reviled, bent on world domination, practically a proto-Hitler. Here, after years of study extending even to visits paid to St Helena and 53 of Napoleon's 56 battlefields, Andrew Roberts has created a true portrait of the mind, the life, and the military and above all political genius of a fundamentally constructive ruler. This is the Napoleon, Roberts reminds us, whose peacetime activity produced countless indispensable civic innovations - and whose Napoleonic Code provided the blueprint for civil law systems still in use around the world today. It is one of the greatest lives in world history, which here has found its ideal biographer. The sheer enjoyment which this book will give anyone who loves history is enormous. Andrew Roberts is a biographer and historian of international renown whose books include Salisbury: Victorian Titan (winner, the Wolfson Prize for History); Masters and Commanders; and The Storm of War, which reached No. 2 on the Sunday Times bestseller list. Roberts is a Fellow of the Royal Societies of Literature and Arts. He appears regularly on British television and radio and writes for the Sunday Telegraph, Spectator, Literary Review, Mail on Sunday and Daily Telegraph.