Life Of Napoleon V1 - Antoine Henri Jomini - Bog

Jomini's ""Life of Napoleon V1: With Notes"" is a historical biography of the famous French military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte. Originally published in 1864, this book provides a detailed account of Napoleon's life, from his childhood in Corsica to his rise to power as Emperor of France. Jomini, a Swiss military theorist and historian, draws on his own experiences as a soldier and his extensive research to present a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Napoleon. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period in Napoleon's life. Jomini describes Napoleon's early years as a military student, his campaigns in Italy and Egypt, his rise to power as First Consul and later Emperor, and his eventual downfall and exile to the island of Saint Helena. Throughout the book, Jomini provides detailed analysis and commentary on Napoleon's military tactics, political strategies, and personal life, drawing on a wealth of primary sources and historical documents.In addition to Jomini's own insights, the book also includes extensive footnotes and annotations, providing further context and background information on the events and people discussed in the text. These notes are particularly useful for readers who may not be familiar with the historical context of Napoleon's life and times.Overall, ""Life of Napoleon V1: With Notes"" is a fascinating and informative biography of one of history's most iconic figures. Jomini's writing is clear and engaging, and his extensive research and analysis make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte.In Four Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.