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Title: The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This comprehensive biography explores the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing from new materials sourced from British official records and contemporary historiography. The book delves into critical events and aspects of Napoleon's life, from his Corsican roots to his monumental impact on Europe. The opening of this work introduces readers to Napoleon’s tumultuous background, emphasizing the chaotic environment of Corsica during his youth amid the French Revolution. The narrative reflects on the early influences that shaped his character, including his family's history and the Corsican vendetta culture, which molded his fierce temperament. As we learn about his education in France and his conflicting emotions regarding his homeland and the revolution, Rose sets the stage for Napoleon's subsequent ascendancy as a military leader and statesman. Through this intricate exploration, Rose aims to provide insight into the complexity of Napoleon's ambitions and the socio-political climate that influenced his remarkable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rose, J. Holland (John Holland), 1855-1942
EBook No.: 14300
Published: Dec 8, 2004
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject: France -- History -- 1789-1815
Subject: France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)
Note: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Paul Murray, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary: "The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This comprehensive biography explores the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing from new materials sourced from British official records and contemporary historiography. The book delves into critical events and aspects of Napoleon's life, from his Corsican roots to his monumental impact on Europe. The opening of this work introduces readers to Napoleon’s tumultuous background, emphasizing the chaotic environment of Corsica during his youth amid the French Revolution. The narrative reflects on the early influences that shaped his character, including his family's history and the Corsican vendetta culture, which molded his fierce temperament. As we learn about his education in France and his conflicting emotions regarding his homeland and the revolution, Rose sets the stage for Napoleon's subsequent ascendancy as a military leader and statesman. Through this intricate exploration, Rose aims to provide insight into the complexity of Napoleon's ambitions and the socio-political climate that influenced his remarkable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rose, J. Holland (John Holland), 1855-1942
EBook No.: 14300
Published: Dec 8, 2004
Downloads: 208
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject: France -- History -- 1789-1815
Subject: France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.