Project Gutenberg 2012-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 584 Gibbs, Montgomery B. Military Career of Napoleon the Great An Account of the Remarkable Campaigns of the "Man of Destiny"; Authentic Anecdotes of the Battlefield as Told by the Famous Marshals and Generals of the First Empire Produced by Melissa McDaniel, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.(This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Military Career of Napoleon the Great" by Montgomery B. Gibbs is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed narrative of the campaigns and military strategies of Napoleon Bonaparte, often referred to as the "Man of Destiny," showcasing his rise to power and military genius as viewed through the eyes of his contemporaries, including marshals and generals of the First Empire. This engaging portrayal appeals to those interested in military history and the profound impact of Napoleon on Europe. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage for Napoleon's impressive military career by highlighting his early life and ambitions. We learn about his childhood experiences, initial military training, and his dramatic rise from a young artillery officer to a commanding general. The opening chapters detail his formative years, his strategic mindset, and the early battles that would firmly establish his reputation. The author uses anecdotes and insights from those who fought alongside Napoleon, illustrating his ability to inspire and command respect, paving the way for his remarkable future achievements in Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41220/41220-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- History -- 1789-1815 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Military leadership Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with marshals DC Text Category: History - European Category: History - Warfare 1032580 2025-08-16T15:38:50.888399 text/html 1005257 2024-10-23T11:53:47 text/html 3071915 2025-08-16T15:39:07.809298 application/epub+zip 3074681 2025-08-16T15:38:54.574410 application/epub+zip 422153 2025-08-16T15:38:52.678410 application/epub+zip 3314416 2025-08-16T15:39:16.666221 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3222325 2025-08-16T15:39:04.456304 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 601667 2022-09-18T19:31:12.496201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 916148 2025-08-16T15:38:49.066376 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 896248 2024-10-23T11:53:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16595 2025-08-16T15:39:16.875224 application/rdf+xml 11844 2025-08-16T15:38:52.833353 image/jpeg 2002 2025-08-16T15:38:52.763336 image/jpeg 4024994 2025-08-16T15:38:51.154375 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog