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Title: Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I.
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Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative provides an in-depth examination of Napoleon's life amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution and the significant political upheavals of the time. It seeks to capture both the monumental achievements and the consequential events that shaped this enigmatic figure. The opening of the volume begins with an advertisement that outlines the evolution of Scott's work, which initially intended to be a concise summary eventually expanded into a more comprehensive examination of Napoleon and the French Revolution. Scott expresses his objective to provide an impartial account, acknowledging his previous experiences in summarizing key historical campaigns. He emphasizes that while he will honor Napoleon's military prowess and personal qualities, he is committed to a factual portrayal that does not shy away from discussing the darker aspects of his rule. This establishes a foundation for a thorough exploration of the complexities surrounding Napoleon's legacy, including political machinations, societal transformations, and conflicts that defined an era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 48837
Published: May 2, 2015
Downloads: 323
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject: France -- History -- 1789-1815
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I.
Credits:
Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume I" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative provides an in-depth examination of Napoleon's life amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution and the significant political upheavals of the time. It seeks to capture both the monumental achievements and the consequential events that shaped this enigmatic figure. The opening of the volume begins with an advertisement that outlines the evolution of Scott's work, which initially intended to be a concise summary eventually expanded into a more comprehensive examination of Napoleon and the French Revolution. Scott expresses his objective to provide an impartial account, acknowledging his previous experiences in summarizing key historical campaigns. He emphasizes that while he will honor Napoleon's military prowess and personal qualities, he is committed to a factual portrayal that does not shy away from discussing the darker aspects of his rule. This establishes a foundation for a thorough exploration of the complexities surrounding Napoleon's legacy, including political machinations, societal transformations, and conflicts that defined an era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Author: Scott, Walter, 1771-1832
EBook No.: 48837
Published: May 2, 2015
Downloads: 323
Language: English
Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
Subject: France -- History -- 1789-1815
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.