Born seven years before the American Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte changed the face the Europe, and the world. Ludwig's classic biography traces in scrupulous detail the man, the society, and the historical events?writing during the very next era, a proximity that affords both clarity in focus and a refreshing lack of twentieth century misinterpretation.
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Born seven years before the American Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte changed the face the Europe, and the world. Ludwig's classic biography traces in scrupulous detail the man, the society, and the historical events?writing during the very next era, a proximity that affords both clarity in focus and a refreshing lack of twentieth century misinterpretation.
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Excellent book. Written in 1923 by a serious historian and good writer (also a Napoleon fan). Good readability and apparently factual with a lot of personal detail w/o much, if any, detailed battle information. This is a personal portrayal.