Napoleon: A Life - Paperback

Name: Napoleon: A Life - Paperback
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SKU: 9780143037453
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by Paul Johnson

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Book Overview

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.

ISBN	9780143037453
Author	Paul Johnson
Publisher	Penguin Publishing Group
Genre	Biography and History
Format	Paperback
Published	May 2006
Language	ENG- English
Pages	208
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Teens & young adults
Print Size	Standard Print