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Napoleon's Appeal to the British Nation, on His Treatment at Saint Helena

By Emperor of the French Napoleon I

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Trapped on a remote island, a fallen Emperor fights for his dignity against those who seek to erase his legacy.

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2015-10-03
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"Napoleon's Appeal to the British Nation, on His Treatment at Saint Helena" by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, is a memoir capturing the exiled Emperor's desperate plea for fair treatment while imprisoned on Saint Helena. This book recounts the dismal conditions of his captivity, where he suffers from inadequate living arrangements at Longwood, poor provisions, and severe restrictions imposed by his British captors. He argues that his captivity is unjust and politically motivated, as he details his physical and mental anguish due to the relentless control and deprivation. Through his narrative, the reader sees the themes of power, justice, and the human cost of political exile.

About the Author

Napoleon Bonaparte, later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military officer and statesman who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led a series of successful campaigns across Europe during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1796 to 1815. He was the leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, then of the French Empire as Emperor of the French from 1804 to 1814, and briefly again in 1815.

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