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Napoleon: The Path to Power 1769 - 1799 v. 1 Paperback – International Edition, September 1, 2008

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Napoleon Bonaparte's rise to power was neither inevitable nor smooth; it was full of mistakes, wrong turns and pitfalls. During his formative years his identity was constantly shifting, his character ambiguous and his intentions often ill-defined. He was, however, highly ambitious, and it was this ruthless drive that advanced his career. This book examines the extraordinary evolution of Napoleon's character and the means by which at the age of thirty he became head of the most powerful country in Europe and skilfully fashioned the image of himself that laid the foundation of the legend that endures to this day.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; 1st Edition Pbk. (September 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 672 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0747566771
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0747566779
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.16 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.08 x 1.57 x 7.8 inches
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Philip Dwyer was born in Perth, Australia, and went on to study in Paris and Berlin. He is Professor of History and the founding Director of the Centre for the History of Violence at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His primary research interest was eighteenth-century Europe with particular emphasis on the Napoleonic Empire. He is currently engaged in writing a global history of violence.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015
    Excellent read, well written and scholarly
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
    “Napoleon: The Path to Power” is the first in a three-volume biography of Napoleon by author Philip Dwyer. It follows its subject from his youth on Corsica to his ascension to the post of First Counsel. With 519 pages of text plus notes, bibliography and index it is long enough to be thorough and it is. It guides the reader through the battles and political intrigues in which Napoleon rose to fame and power. Knowing relatively little about Bonaparte but having agreed to teach a continuing education class on the subject, I turned to this tome to increase my knowledge. It was a good choice. From its pages I earned of his family background, education, his role in defense of the Revolution against domestic opposition, how he earned glory in battles against Austria in northern Italy and his return to Paris to be France’s savior when the Directory was faltering.

    Although delving into much detail, Dwyer’s writing style aids in holding the readers’ interest. For those seeking an in-depth study this should be a valuable resource. For those searching for an introduction I suggest having the patience to read it all. Even if you do not remember many of the details you will glean more than you would from a shorter work.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2017
    A dispassionate analysis of the rise to power of Napoleon. Do chance and circumstance make for opportunity of the bold?
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
    Good narrative flow. Dispels a few myths as it goes along. Good atmosphere. Will be buying Volume 2

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  • Frederick (Madrid)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book on Napoleon
    Reviewed in Spain on October 12, 2024
    Can add insight and information to an already well researched historical figure.
    Very well written.
  • Jonathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely good read
    Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2020
    An excellent book, enormously readable and informative. I recommend it very highly.
  • Taranthis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 5, 2018
    Excellent book, thorough coverage, for readers who are interested in the historical and political detail in a very accessible and readable presentation.
  • Johnny
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Napoleon Biography
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2016
    An easy read and immersive biography of Napoleon. I recommend it both for those who love history and those who just love reading for the book is well written.
    It details the life of Napoleon while disputing previous assertions made by other historians/people on the Napoleon subject.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Just great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 25, 2013
    Utterly readable, cracking story, uses its evidence well and takes you on a journey through the life of this opportunistic, talented, conscienceless man. Can't wait to read part 2