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The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French: With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French: With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Walter Scott
SeriesCambridge Library Collection - European History
Series part Volume No. Volume 6
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:396
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 22
ISBN/Barcode 9781108023177
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 2 December 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a prolific Scottish poet and historical novelist who was one of the most popular romantic novelists of the nineteenth century. After studying law at Edinburgh University, Scott first started writing at the age of 25. Having made his name as a poet, he wrote the phenomenally successful novel Waverley in 1814 and was made a baronet in 1820. These volumes, first published in 1827, contain Scott's detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). Including a detailed review of the French Revolution, Scott focuses on Napoleon's legacy to France and his military genius, purposefully remaining non-partisan and discussing Napoleon's life and achievements without bias. The result of extensive research and correspondence with Napoleon's surviving colleagues, these volumes were extremely successful and remain valuable for the study of Napoleon's life and changing public reaction. Volume 6 covers 1808-1809, including the Peace of Tilsit.