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The Age of Napoleon (Universal History)

The Age of Napoleon (Universal History)

by Alistair Horne (Author)

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    Hardcover 2004

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Synopsis

Alistair Horne begins his absorbing account by examining Napoleon's rise to prominence against the background of the French Revolution. He describes Napoleon's brilliance as a general and strategist, culminating in the Battle of Austerlitz, one of the greatest military campaigns of all times. He goes on to discuss the cultural achievements of the Napoleonic era both in France and abroad before charting Napoleon's downfall and his bitter defeat at Waterloo in 1815. The book ends with a discussion of Napoleon's legacy and the myths that have sprung up around this most controversial of French leaders. Horne's book is popular history at its very best - a gripping narrative, enriched by fascinating anecdotes, told by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: W&N
Published: 08 Apr 2004
ISBN 10: 029760791X
ISBN 13: 9780297607915
Book Overview: The high reputation and bestselling track record of Alistair Horne Admired by the French: 'Alistair Horne [wrote Maurice Druon, former head of the Academie Francaise] is a storyteller as well as a historian. When he writes History, he tells us a story - superbly and dramatically.' Napoleon is the original 'great dictator' - France's Churchill, Hitler and Stalin in one From the battlefield to the bedroom, the buildings of Paris to the days of the calendar, he shaped every area of life

Media Reviews
a short but vibrant account... a cultured, enjoyable introduction to the man and the mark he left on France. Horne sports his research lightly, the pigments of his narrative and illustration are vivid, the vignettes swiftly and confidently drawn BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE Alistair Horne's The Age of Napoleon is a race through Napoleon's career, not such much as military leader as the maker of modern France. Horne gets the essentials of Napoleon right. THE SPECTATOR A delightful book, brimming over with contagious enthusiasm for its subject... Horne writes with all the authority of one who knows his subject inside out, and his mastery of telling detail is admirable. -- ADAM ZAMOYSKI SUNDAY TIMES Even those of us who think we know something about the period will find many delightful surprises... In short, it is the perfect read for someone who asks the question: apart from being a great general, what did Napoleon stand for? -- MARK URBAN THE GUARDIAN Erudite, expert and unfussy, it tells you all you need to know about the modern world's first great dictator and places him in illuminating social and cultural context. HAM AND HIGH Horne's consistently fascinating snapshot of this momentous time and place is compelling from start to finish. EVERYTHING FRANCE excellent... deals with every aspect of the tyrant's career other than the brutal wars he imposed on his neighbours and indeed on his own people. -- CLAUS VON BULOW CATHOLIC HERALD Accessible and an interesting read. HERALD The lives of everyday citizens and important court figures from the tumultuous reign of Napoleon HISTORY TODAY
Author Bio
Alistiar Horne is the author of 10 books on French history including, most recently, Seven Ages of Paris (Macmillan). His books have been translated into over 10 languages. He was knighted in 2003 (Queen's birthday honours) for services to Franco-British relations.