The Runciman, Walter Runciman, Baron 1847-1937 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Tragedy of St. Helena" by Sir Walter Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an analytical view of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile in St. Helena, emphasizing the complexities of his character and the treatment he received during his captivity. It aims to reassess the common perceptions surrounding Napoleon, highlighting his humanity and the injustices he faced. The opening of the text sets the stage by presenting the author's reflections on how opinions about Napoleon were shaped among British sailors and their experiences of his character, juxtaposed with the narrative constructed by the British government. The preface discusses the author's transformation from an anti-Napoleonic stance, influenced by sailors’ tales and literature, to a more sympathetic view of the exiled emperor after extensive research. Runciman’s argument centers on the cruelty of his treatment, notably under Sir Hudson Lowe's governance, and suggests that public perception may eventually recognize Napoleon's plight as a significant moral failure of the British authorities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-03-03 Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Captivity, 1815-1821 DC Original publication data not identified 11018947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15246 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15246 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133346.0 15246