Napoleon (Thorndike Press Large Print Biography Series) - Hardcover

Johnson, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786240008 ISBN 13: 9780786240005

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2002

Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author Paul Johnson, "a very readable and entertaining biography" (The Washington Post) about one of the most important figures in modern European history: Napoleon Bonaparte

In an ideal pairing of author and subject, the magisterial historian Paul Johnson offers a vivid look at the life of the strategist, general, and dictator who conquered much of Europe. Following Napoleon from the barren island of Corsica to his early training in Paris, from his meteoric victories and military dictatorship to his exile and death, Johnson examines the origins of his ferocious ambition. In Napoleon's quest for power, Johnson sees a realist unfettered by patriotism or ideology. And he recognizes Bonaparte's violent legacy in the totalitarian regimes of the twentieth century. Napoleon is a magnificent work that bears witness to one individual's ability to work his will on history.

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Review:

Praise for "Napoleon "by Paul Johnson:

"Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant."
--"The Baltimore Sun"

"The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend."
--"The Atlantic Monthly"

"This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate."
--"The Economist"

"Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon's career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character."
--"Booklist"

"[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining."
--"The Washington Post"
Praise for "Napoleon "by Paul Johnson:
"Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant."
--"The Baltimore Sun"
"The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend."
--"The Atlantic Monthly"
"This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate."
--"The Economist"
"Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon's career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character."
--"Booklist"
"[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining."
--"The Washington Post"
Praise for "Napoleon "by Paul Johnson:
"Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant."
--"The Baltimore Sun"
"The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend."
--"The Atlantic Monthly"
"This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate."
--"The Economist"
"Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon's career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character."
--"Booklist"
"[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining."
--"The Washington Post"

Praise for "Napoleon "by Paul Johnson:
Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant.
"The Baltimore Sun"
The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend.
"The Atlantic Monthly"
This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate.
"The Economist"
Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon s career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character.
"Booklist"
[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining.
"The Washington Post""

Praise for Napoleon by Paul Johnson:

"Paul Johnson . . . is a historian at the top his game. His judgments are sure. His historical range is sweeping. His storytelling is crisp and his writing elegant."
--The Baltimore Sun

"The selection of the venerable British historian . . . Paul Johnson to write on Napoleon . . . has turned out to be a wise one: Johnson is succinct, critical, and deeply skeptical of the Napoleonic legend."
--The Atlantic Monthly

"This is a jewel of a book; comprehensive, brief, and passionate."
--The Economist

"Johnson provides an excellent overview . . . [He] presents a concise appraisal of Napoleon's career and a precise understanding of his enigmatic character."
--Booklist

"[A] succinct yet lively biography . . . very readable and entertaining."
--The Washington Post

Book Description:

A short and vivid biography, which deconstructs the Napoleonic myth and reveals the grim reality of his rule

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Pr
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0786240008
• ISBN 13: 9780786240005
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 271