Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I. by Walter Scott
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"Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative provides an in-depth examination of Napoleon's life amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution and the significant political upheavals of the time. It seeks to capture both the monumental achievements and the consequential events that shaped this enigmatic figure. The opening of the volume begins with an advertisement that outlines
the evolution of Scott's work, which initially intended to be a concise summary eventually expanded into a more comprehensive examination of Napoleon and the French Revolution. Scott expresses his objective to provide an impartial account, acknowledging his previous experiences in summarizing key historical campaigns. He emphasizes that while he will honor Napoleon's military prowess and personal qualities, he is committed to a factual portrayal that does not shy away from discussing the darker aspects of his rule. This establishes a foundation for a thorough exploration of the complexities surrounding Napoleon's legacy, including political machinations, societal transformations, and conflicts that defined an era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I. |
| Credits |
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 |
| Subject | France -- History -- 1789-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48837 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 955 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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