02358cam a22003253u 4500 14289 UtSlPG 20260610133333.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Rose, J. Holland (John Holland), 1855-1942 The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-12-07 Produced by Paul Murray, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Life of Napoleon I (Volume 1 of 2)" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account produced in the early 20th century. This rigorous examination provides a detailed narrative of Napoleon Bonaparte’s early life and ascent, focusing particularly on his formative years in Corsica and France amid the revolutionary upheaval of the time. Through extensive research using new materials from British official records, Rose aims to provide a fresh perspective on Napoleon’s character and the pivotal moments that shaped his destiny. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces Napoleon's ancestry and the defining influences of his upbringing in Corsica. The opening chapters detail the chaotic political climate of Corsica during his youth, including the influence of his father's decisions on Napoleon's identity and aspirations. Rose captures the tension between Napoleon's early patriotic sentiments for the Corsican cause and his eventual alignment with the French Revolution. The chapters highlight his experiences at military school, his complex family dynamics, and his growing ambitions as he navigates conflicts between loyalty to his homeland and his burgeoning allegiance to France, setting the stage for his later rise to power. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 France -- History -- 1789-1815 France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14289 55677 55677