Alistair Horne
Age of Napoleon
- ISBN 13:
- 9780812975550
- author:
- Alistair Horne
- format:
- Trade Paperback
- publisher:
- Random House Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 240
- Genre:
- Military / Napoleonic Wars Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Age of Napoleon by Alistair Horne is a comprehensive account of one of history's most pivotal periods. Born into poverty on Corsica, Napoleon rose to prominence through his remarkable ability to inspire and lead, ultimately bringing about a triumphant peace that made him the idol of France. Horne guides readers through every aspect of Napoleon's two-decade rule, from the emergence of a new social order based on merit, to the development of the civil code, which remains one of Napoleon's most enduring legacies. This book offers a fresh perspective on the Napoleonic Wars and their impact on Europe, as well as daily life in Paris during this time. At the center of Horne's story is a singular man whose ambition, willpower, energy, and ability to command changed history and continues to fascinate us today.
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