The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words is a book written by R. M. Johnston. It is a compilation of the personal diary entries of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military and political leader who rose to power during the 18th century. The book provides a unique insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential figures in European history, as it is based entirely on Napoleon's own words.The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, including Napoleon's military campaigns, his ...
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The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words is a book written by R. M. Johnston. It is a compilation of the personal diary entries of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military and political leader who rose to power during the 18th century. The book provides a unique insight into the life and thoughts of one of the most influential figures in European history, as it is based entirely on Napoleon's own words.The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, including Napoleon's military campaigns, his political ambitions, his personal relationships, and his views on various issues of the time. The book also includes some of Napoleon's letters and speeches, which provide further context and insight into his life and career.The Corsican is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Napoleon Bonaparte or the history of Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. It offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most complex and controversial figures in history, and sheds new light on his motivations, beliefs, and actions. Overall, this book is a valuable addition to any history buff's library.1930. The book, with the exception of the few bracketed passages, is derived entirely from Napoleon's own words, written and spoken and in journal form. What truth this book conveys is not to be sought according to those rules for the treatment of historical documents which it avowedly contravenes, but in such psychological illumination of a great career and character as the method employed has rendered possible. For objectively Napoleon rarely, if ever, speaks the truth; yet subjectively how can he speak otherwise?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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