Napoleon on Napoleon
Book description
During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon dictated memoirs, notes, letters and battle commentaries to the generals who shared his captivity. He then edited the material himself. The result is an account of Napoleon's life in his own words, from his childhood in Corsica to his defeat at Waterloo in…
Why read it?
1 author picked Napoleon on Napoleon as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Where better to start trying to understand Napoleon than with his own words? If only it was that simple! In total, four of his companions took down Napoleon’s words but he died without editing them. Exiled on St Helena, Bonaparte was determined to counter what he saw as the gross distortions circulating in the English-speaking world. I delight in his confident vision, even after his ultimate defeat. This book gives us insights into his view on the nature of history, his assessment of generals through the ages, including a substantial section on himself, the key events in his career, and…
From Gareth's list on getting inside Napoleon Bonaparte’s head.
Want books like Napoleon on Napoleon?
Our community of 10,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Napoleon on Napoleon.
Browse books like Napoleon on Napoleon
5 book lists we think you will like!
Interested in Napoleon Bonaparte, Corsica, and Moscow?
10,000+ authors have recommended their favorite books and what they love about them. Browse their picks for the best books about Napoleon Bonaparte, Corsica, and Moscow.