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At just thirty years of age, Napoleon Bonaparte ruled the most powerful country in Europe. But the journey that led him there was neither inevitable nor smooth. This authoritative biography focuses on the evolution of Napoleon as a leader and debunks many of the myths that are often repeated about himsensational myths often propagated by Napoleon himself. Here, Philip Dwyer sheds new light on Napoleon s inner lifeespecially his darker side and his passionsto reveal a ruthless, manipulative, driven man whose character has been disguised by the public image he carefully fashioned to suit the purposes of his ambition.Dwyer focuses acutely on Napoleon s formative years, from his Corsican origins to his French education, from his melancholy youth to his flirtation with radicals of the French Revolution, from his first military campaigns in Italy and Egypt to the political-military coup that brought him to power in 1799. One of the first truly modern politicians, Napoleon was a master of spin, using the media to project an idealized image of himself. Dwyer s biography of the young Napoleon provides a fascinating new perspective on one of the great figures of modern history."

About the Author :
Philip Dwyer is senior lecturer at The University of Newcastle in Australia. He is author or editor of numerous publications on Napoleonic Europe, and is currently writing a biography of Napoleon s later years."

Review :
"[W]ell-written and thoughtfully argued. . . . one recommended to those interested in . . . Napoleon Bonaparte and the French Revolution. It should also be of great interest to political scientists studying the blend of the political and military arenas personified in one man." Colonel James P. Herson, Jr., Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly--Colonel James P. Herson, Jr.,"Parameters: U.S. Army War College Quarterly" (02/10/2009)" "An excellent history and a very good read." John Merriman, "New York Sun"--John Merriman"New York Sun" (03/26/2008)" "Dwyer deserves praise for elements of his fresh, modern approach and exhaustive research. . . . [His] biography is fascinating in its unusual descriptions of Napoleon's tribulations and his motivations." Llewellyn Cook, "The Journal of Military History"--Llewellyn Cook"The Journal of Military History" (02/10/2009)" "Enlightening. . . . An excellent read for the specialist of the French Revolution as well as the specialist in Bonapartism." Anne York, "The Historian"--Anne York "The Historian "" "Philip Dwyer's scrupulously researched new biography "Napoleon. . . "reveals the very familiar and unromantic processes by which [Napoleon's] power was acquired, or rather taken, from a public seduced by myths and romantic fictions." David Walton, "Dallas Morning News"--David Walton"Dallas Morning News" (05/25/2008)" "An excellent history and a very good read."--John Merriman, "New York Sun" --John Merriman"New York Sun" (03/26/2008) "An excellent read for the specialist of the French Revolution as well as the specialist in Bonapartism."--;i>The Historian"--Anne York "The Historian " "Philip Dwyer''s scrupulously researched new biography "Napoleon. . . "reveals the very familiar and unromantic processes by which [Napoleon''s] power was acquired, or rather taken, from a public seduced by myths and romantic fictions."--David Walton, "Dallas Morning News"--David Walton"Dallas Morning News" (05/25/2008) "An excellent history and a very good read."John Merriman, New York Sun -- John Merriman "New York Sun" (03/26/2008) Remarkable . . . . Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject wellAdam Zamoyski, Sunday Times of London -- Adam Zamoyski "Sunday Times of London" ?. . . more than just a canter across familiar terrain?an attractive addition to the literature on one of the most controversial figures in modern European history Thomas Munch-Petersen, BBC History Magazine -- Thomas Munch-Petersen "BBC History Magazine" ?Remarkable . . . . Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject well Adam Zamoyski, Sunday Times of London -- Adam Zamoyski "Sunday Times of London" "An excellent history and a very good read."?John Merriman, New York Sun -- John Merriman "New York Sun" (03/26/2008) "An excellent history and a very good read." -- John Merriman "New York Sun" (03/26/2008) "For readers interested in the French Revolution, Dwyer''s biography possesses attractive narrative fluidity and long-term library value as a research source."-Booklist . . . more than just a canter across familiar terrain an attractive addition to the literature on one of the most controversial figures in modern European history Thomas Munch-Petersen, "BBC History Magazine" --Thomas Munch-Petersen "BBC History Magazine "" Remarkable . . . .Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject well Adam Zamoyski, "Sunday Times of London" --Adam Zamoyski "Sunday Times of London "" ." . . more than just a canter across familiar terrain...an attractive addition to the literature on one of the most controversial figures in modern European history"--Thomas Munch-Petersen, "BBC History Magazine" --Thomas Munch-Petersen "BBC History Magazine " "Remarkable . . . . Even-handed and authoritative, this fascinating and highly enjoyable book will be an eye opener even to those who think they know the subject well"--Adam Zamoyski, "Sunday Times of London" --Adam Zamoyski "Sunday Times of London "


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780300137545
  • Publisher: Yale University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Yale University Press
  • Height: 238 mm
  • No of Pages: 651
  • Spine Width: 46 mm
  • Weight: 1070 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0300137540
  • Publisher Date: 01 Mar 2008
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Path to Power
  • Width: 165 mm


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