A historical biography of Napoleon Bonaparte by British historian J. Holland Rose, drawing on British official records. It follows his rise as a military leader and emperor, the reforms and wars of his era, and the Europe he reshaped. Listeners will find a detailed, source-based narrative of a pivotal figure.
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Opening of the book
THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON I "Let my son often read and reflect on history: this is the only true philosophy."—Napoleon's last Instructions for the King of Rome. THE LIFE OF NAPOLEON I CONTENTS INCLUDING NEW MATERIALS FROM THE BRITISH OFFICIAL RECORDS
BY JOHN HOLLAND ROSE, LITT.D. LATE SCHOLAR OF CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE LONDON G. BELL AND SONS, LTD. 1910 POST 8VO EDITION, ILLUSTRATED First Published, December 1901. Second Edition, revised, March 1902. Third Edition, revised, January 1903. Fourth Edition, revised, September 1907. Reprinted, January 1910. CROWN 8VO EDITION First Published, September 1904. Reprinted, October 1907; July 1910.
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