The Age Of Napoleon.

Alistair Horne

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The age of Napoleon transformed Europe, laying the foundations for the modern world. Now Alistair Horne, one of the great chroniclers of French history gives us a fresh account of that remarkable time.

Born into poverty on the remote island of Corsica, he rose to prominence in the turbulent years following the French Revolution, when most of Europe was arrayed against France. Through a string of brilliant and improbable victories (gained as much through his remarkable ability to inspire his troops as through his military genius), Napoleon brought about a triumphant peace that made him the idol of France and, later, its absolute ruler.

Heir to the Revolution, Napoleon himself was not a revolutionary; rather he was a reformer and a modernizer, both liberator and autocrat. Looking to the Napoleonic wars that raged on the one hand, and to the new social order emerging on the other, Horne incisively guides readers through every aspect of Napoleon’s two-decade rule: from France’s newfound commitment to an aristocracy based on merit rather than inheritance, to its civil code (Napoleon’s most important and enduring legacy), to censorship, cuisine, the texture of daily life in Paris, and the influence of Napoleon abroad. At the center of Horne’s story is a singular man, one whose ambition, willpower, energy and ability to command changed history, and continues to fascinate us today.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Rise of Napoleon: Explore the early life, military career, and the rise to power of Napoleon Bonaparte in post-revolutionary France.

  2. Military Campaigns: Examine Napoleon's military strategies and campaigns, including his victories, defeats, and the impact of his military genius on European history.

  3. Napoleonic Code: Understand the development and implementation of the Napoleonic Code, a legal system that had a lasting impact on European law.

  4. Political Reforms: Explore Napoleon's political reforms, both within France and in the regions under his control, and their effects on governance.

  5. Imperial Expansion: Investigate Napoleon's efforts to expand his empire, including the annexation of territories and the establishment of satellite states.

  6. Role in European Politics: Examine Napoleon's influence on the political landscape of Europe and his relationships with other major powers of the time.

  7. Downfall and Exile: Follow the events leading to Napoleon's downfall, including his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo and subsequent exile to the island of Elba.

  8. Hundred Days: Understand the brief period known as the Hundred Days, during which Napoleon briefly returned to power before his final defeat.

  9. Legacy of Napoleon: Reflect on the lasting impact of Napoleon on European politics, military strategy, and institutions.

  10. Historiographical Analysis: Consider the historical interpretation and analysis provided by Alistair Horne, including his perspectives on Napoleon's character, achievements, and legacy.

Language English
ISBN-10 0812975553
ISBN-13 9780812975550
No of pages 218
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Modern Library
Published Date 09 May 2006

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Author : Alistair Horne

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