Napoleon's Road to Glory
Author | : J. David Markham |
Publisher | : Batsford Brassey |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2003 |
ISBN-10 | : WISC:89079536199 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A stunning new biography that will put previous and current Napoleonic biographies in the shade. 'Puts to rest some of the myths surrounding Napoleon.' Ben Weider, President, International Napoleonic Soc. Leading expert and international writer and lecturer, David Markham, brings the Emperor to life. 'A veritable tour de force.' Prince Gregory Troubetzkoy. The comprehensive story is told in an accurate, well-researched but compact text that will be accessible to all, with extensive footnotes to aid further study. 'The most readable biography of Napoleon.' Col. F McRae, Napoleonic Alliance.(These are just some of the excellent previews of this remarkable new Brassey's title)