Forrest, Alan
Napoleon
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780872506
- author:
- Forrest, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Quercus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 19.4 x 12.8 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1701-1900,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Return of Napoleon: A Study in Power and Legacy. On 14 December 1840, Parisians gathered to witness the solemn procession of Napoleon's body from Courbevoie to the Invalides. This event marked the return of their long-dead Emperor from exile on St Helena, a moment that stirred both anticipation and trepidation among the French people. In this book, Alan Forrest offers a fresh perspective on the life of Napoleon, one that cuts through myth and legend to reveal the complexities of his character. Forrest's study draws on original research and his expertise in French history to demonstrate that Napoleon was as much a product of his times as he was their creator. By examining the historical context in which Napoleon rose to power, Forrest sheds new light on the enduring legacy of this enigmatic figure.
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