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In the Words of Napoleon: The Emperor Day by Day
Hardback
Main Details
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In the Words of Napoleon: The Emperor Day by Day
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Authors and Contributors |
Edited by R. M. Johnston
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:416 | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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Category/Genre | Napoleonic wars |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781473882775
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Classifications | Dewey:944.05092 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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Imprint |
Frontline Books
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NZ Release Date |
14 August 2017 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
' ...a powerful portrait of a complex individual. It uses Napoleon's own words to show his genius, arrogance, insecurities, and frustrations. The reader will be amazed by Napoleon's attention to detail, from those of pressing national interests to the mundane (such as the problem of heartbroken soldiers in his guard.) ...This makes it an invaluable reference book that should be on the bookshelf of anyone interested in the period.' Rob Burnham, Editor, Napoleon Series. In the words of Napoleon is a startling insight into the life and deeds of Napoleon I. Derived from Napoleon's extensive correspondence and his other writings and recorded speech, this valuable compilation acts as a diary or journal, encompassing the whole of the emperor's life. Napoleon's words - as recorded on a particular day - are set down as 'entries', and these offer a unique glimpse into the major events of the Napoleonic period. The diary reveals Napoleon's thoughts and actions as his great life unfolded and throws light on his attitudes to war, politics and the many varied personalities who surrounded - or opposed - him. As entries appear on an almost daily basis, the reader has the opportunity to trace the surging course of events as they happened, and to witness the emperor's response to the rise and fall of his fortunes. Philip Haythornthwaite provides a fascinating introduction which analyses Napoleon's words, and includes biographical sketches of the key personalities of the era.
Author Biography
R.M. Johnston was a Napoleonic scholar and author of The Napoleonic Empire in Southern Italy. Philip Haythornthwaite is a respected authority on the British Army of the Napoleonic period, and the of author, among others, The Napoleonic Source Book and The Armies of Wellington.
Reviews"This engrossing compilation acts as a diary or journal, encompassing the whole of the emperor's life. Napoleon's words - as recorded on a particular day - are set down as 'entries', and these offer a unique glimpse into the major events of the Napoleonic period. The diary reveals Napoleon's thoughts and actions as his life unfolded and throws light on his attitudes to war, politics and the many varied personalities who surrounded - or opposed - him"--Julian Stockwin, historical fiction author
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