The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Vol. 4 (of 4)

By William Milligan Sloane

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the epic conclusion of an empire as a brilliant military mind faces impossible odds, fighting for dominance amidst a continent ablaze with revolution.

Genres

History - European History - Royalty History - Warfare

Released

2011-01-03

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Summary

"The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Vol. 4 (of 4)" by William Milligan Sloane is a historical look at the final acts of the legendary Napoleon Bonaparte. Picking up after Napoleon's last triumph, the book examines the complex plans that resulted in his end in Europe. Sloane's writing describes Napoleon's military strategies during the intense battles of 1813, highlighting the opposing alliance's changing wins and losses, and it shows how strong national feelings influenced the war. It also portrays Napoleon's mindset as he deals with the difficulties of fighting, focusing on his talent for tactics as he faced a united enemy, while suggesting the future failure of his big goals and the significant human sacrifice of the war.