Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Complete

"Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte — Complete" by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne is a recounting of history that explores the life of the famous Napoleon Bonaparte through the eyes of his private secretary. Beginning with their shared days at military school, the story unfolds, showing Napoleon's journey from childhood to his peak of influence and eventual fall. The book aims to clear up common misunderstandings about Napoleon, drawing a textured picture of the man, his drives, and the important moments and friendships that sculpted his path, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Europe.