Napoleon Bonaparte
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Napoleon has been called a giant for the ages, and his influence resonates to this day not only in the field of military endeavor but also in law and governance. His military maxims, captured here in Napoleon's Art of War, are timeless principles applicable to many aspects of life. To contextualize each of the seventy-eight pithy maxims, General Burnod provides brief...
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"Napoleon's Military Maxims" allow us to sample the knowledge and foresight of one of history's most celebrated military commanders. Not only does it provide a captivating glimpse of the French leader's accomplished ability for conducting military operations, but also exposes his thoughts, theories, and commentaries on conducting war and the art of administering statecraft.
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Napoleon Bonaparte's ascent to power was meteoric. Ever the outsider and regarded by many as an upstart, his extraordinary determination, courage, and tactical skill saw him rise from ordinary beginnings to become the greatest military commander of his age. A brigadier general by the age of 24, crowned Emperor of France by age 35, he had conquered most of the countries of Europe by the time he was 45.
Napoleon's maxims for conduct on the battlefield...
4) The Voice of a Great - Selections from the Proclamations, Speeches and Correspondence of Napoleon
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First published in 1896, "The Voice of a Great" contains a selection of the speeches, correspondence, and proclamations of the French military and political leader Napoléon Bonaparte, edited by Ida Tarbell. The book is split into five parts: "The Campaign in Italy", "The Egyptian Expedition", "Napoleon, First Consul", "Napoleon, Emperor of France", and "The Fall of Napoleon". "The Voice of a Great" offers a fantastic insight into the mind of one...
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An essential volume of Napoleon's wisdom on the art of war. Nearly two hundred years after his death, Napoleon remains widely regarded as one of the greatest military commanders of all time. Here, in one volume, is the essence of Napoleon's knowledge and wisdom, the fruit of his practical experience, and his study of the great empire-builders from Alexander to Frederick the Great. Working from the best among previous editions of Napoleon's maxims,...
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The tragic story of Clisson and Eugenie reveals one of history's great leaders to also be an accomplished writer of fiction. Written in an eloquently Romantic style true to its period, the story offers the reader a fascinating insight into how the young Napoleon viewed love, women and military life.
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The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected some of the most important and iconic speeches of all time and presented them in this series.
Volume V features such disparate historical characters as Pope Urban II...
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Extrait : "Je n'écris pas de commentaires : car les événements de mon règne sont assez connus, et je ne suis pas obligé d'alimenter la curiosité publique. Je donne les précis de ces événements, parce que mon caractère et mes intentions peuvent être étrangement défigurés, et je tiens à paraître tel que j'ai été, aux yeux de mon fils comme à ceux de la postérité."
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Napoleón Bonaparte fue una de las más grandes figuras militares de la historia. Alcanzó la prominencia durante la Revolución Francesa, después de lo cual siguió subiendo más y más alto hasta que fue coronado Emperador de los Franceses. Luego pasó a controlar toda la Europa continental, antes de la derrota final de 1815. Hoy en día, sus campañas se estudian en todas las escuelas militares, su política liberal ha tenido un fuerte legado...
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This rich sampling of the knowledge and wisdom of one of history's greatest military commanders not only provides a fascinating glimpse of the French leader's intellectual ability for conducting military operations, but also reveals his thoughts, theories, and commentaries on waging war and the art of conducting statecraft.
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When Carrie Bradshaw in the "Sex and the City" movie began reading Love Letters of Great Men, millions of women wanted to get their hands on the book. Although the book Carrie was reading from was not real, the letters are-including the Beethoven one quoted by Mr. Big at their wedding ceremony. Here are the actual love letters for you to enjoy and treasure!
Featuring:
• A helpful background sketch for every writer and love letter
• Nearly...