They explain how the famed military commander’s unique combination of determination, intellect, and personal charisma allowed him to rise from a provincial village to become a powerful and authoritative ruler. David Markham and Matthew Zarzeczny tell Napoleon’s story, from his birth on the island of Corsica to his eventual imprisonment and death on the island of Saint Helena. The first emperor of France and one of the shrewdest military leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) eventually came to control much of Europe. Frederick Patten Professor of History Department of History and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University in Shreveport
This is both an entertaining and an enlightening read!” Highly recommended for those wanting a brief refresher on one of the greatest European statesmen. With lively narrative and good mastery of facts, Simply Napoleon will take you on a thrilling journey recounting Napoleon's rise to power from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to the emperor of much of Europe. “What a little gem! If you are looking for a quick biography of Napoleon, look no further.
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