"The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2)" by J. Holland Rose is a detailed historical story that looks at Napoleon Bonaparte's life, mainly his early years and how he rose to power. The story begins with his family history and childhood in Corsica, showing how the island's turbulent politics and his father's choices impacted him. It captures the conflict between his love for Corsica and his growing support for the French Revolution. It highlights Napoleon's military education, complicated relationships, and increasing ambitions as he balances his loyalty to Corsica with his commitment to France, all of which paved the path for his eventual rise to power. Rose uses new information from British records to give a new view of Napoleon's personality.
The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2)
By J. Holland (John Holland) Rose
Witness one man's journey from a young patriot in Corsica to a rising star in revolutionary France.
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About the AuthorJohn Holland Rose was an influential English historian who wrote famous biographies of William Pitt the Younger and of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. He also wrote a history of Europe, entitled The Development of the European Nations among other historical works. He was Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge between 1919 and his retirement in 1934.
John Holland Rose was an influential English historian who wrote famous biographies of William Pitt the Younger and of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. He also wrote a history of Europe, entitled The Development of the European Nations among other historical works. He was Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge between 1919 and his retirement in 1934.
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