Zamoyski, Adam

Napoleon: The Man Behind the Myth

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ISBN 13:: 9780008116095
author:: Zamoyski, Adam
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins Publishers
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 752
Dimensions:: 129 mm X 198 mm
Genre:: Biography, Presidents & Heads of State, History,
Condition:: New
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Napoleon: The Man Behind the Myth A landmark new biography that presents the man behind the many myths, Adam Zamoyski's portrait of Napoleon is historical biography at its finest. By examining the original European sources, Zamoyski strips away the lacquer of prejudice and places Napoleon the man within the context of his times. Napoleon's life was marked by extraordinary qualities, but also by flaws and contradictions. He was a brilliant tactician, yet a general who presided over one of the worst disasters in military history. His ambition was no greater than that of his contemporaries, but the scope it was accorded by circumstance made it exceptional. This biography offers a nuanced and balanced portrayal of Napoleon, one that challenges the myths and legends that have surrounded him for centuries. By exploring the complexities of Napoleon's character and the world in which he lived, Zamoyski provides a fresh and compelling perspective on one of history's most fascinating figures.

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