02340cam a22003133u 4500 48840 UtSlPG 20260610134125.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Scott, Walter, 1771-1832 Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume IV. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-05-02 Produced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume IV" by Sir Walter Scott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume explores significant events in Napoleon's life, particularly focusing on his political and military maneuvers during the early 19th century, including his relationships with various nations and key figures such as Pope Pius VII. The narrative delves into both military strategies and personal matters, reflecting on Napoleon's reign and the political dynamics of the time. At the start of this volume, Scott details the political landscape surrounding Napoleon during the War with Austria, illustrating the complex relationships between France, England, and Russia. He discusses Napoleon's aggressive policies, particularly his annexation of the Papal States and the subsequent excommunication by Pope Pius VII, revealing the tensions between personal ambition and religious authority. As the narrative progresses, it reflects on Napoleon's domestic life, particularly his divorce from Josephine, his quest for an heir, and his eventual marriage to Maria Louisa of Austria. Through this lens, Scott captures the intricacies of Napoleon's character and leadership amidst the tumult of his expansive ambitions and the inevitable consequences that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 France -- History -- 1789-1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48840 89678 89678