02258cam a22003253u 4500 68636 UtSlPG 20260610134603.0 m cr n 260607r20221921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 39022948 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Faure, Élie, 1873-1937 Napoléon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-07-29 Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) "Napoléon" by Élie Faure is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex character of Napoleon Bonaparte, juxtaposing his role as both a potent leader and a controversial figure in history. Faure delves into the contradictions within Napoleon, portraying him as a man of action who embodies both ambition and moral ambiguity, highlighting the duality of his nature. The opening of the book presents a thought-provoking juxtaposition between Napoleon and Jesus, establishing a philosophical framework for understanding Napoleon’s legacy. Faure emphasizes the moral dilemmas surrounding Napoleon’s actions, depicting him as a figure capable of both immense destruction and profound order. He notes how Napoleon, like Jesus, challenges societal norms, igniting both admiration and opposition. The text invites readers to contemplate the nature of greatness, the tragic complexities of leadership, and the fine line between heroism and monstrosity—a theme that sets the stage for deeper discussions in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: France: Georges Crès, 1921 Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k5684835v https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68636 109440 109440