Path to Power 1769 - 1799 (v. 1) (Napoleon)

Napoleon

Zustand: Gut. Zustand: Gut | Seiten: 672 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | The first volume of a groundbreaking and innovative popular biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, one of history's most complex and charismatic leaders'Remarkable . a satisfying, psychologically convincing account of Napoleon's early years and ascent to power. Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject well' Sunday Times'We are clearly in the presence of what will be a monumental work . meticulously researched and well-written' Andrew Roberts, Literary ReviewNapoleon Bonaparte's rise to power was neither inevitable nor smooth; it was full of mistakes, wrong turns and pitfalls.During his formative years his identity was constantly shifting, his character ambiguous and his intentions often ill-defined. He was, however, highly ambitious, and it was this ruthless drive that advanced his career.This book examines the extraordinary evolution of Napoleon's character and the means by which at the age of thirty he became head of the most powerful country in Europe and skilfully fashioned the image of himself that laid the foundation of the legend that endures to this day. Artikel-Nr. 4446532/3

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