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100 1 _aForester, C. S.
_q(Cecil Scott),
_d1899-1966
245 1 0 _aNapoleon and his court
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-12-19
505 0 _aIn general -- The man himself -- Some paladins -- One wife -- The divorce -- Another wife -- Some court details -- The greatest paladin -- More paladins -- Brothers -- Sisters -- Stars of lesser magnitude -- Women -- Likes and dislikes -- What might have been -- Spots in the sun -- St. Helena.
508 _aAl Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
520 _a"Napoleon and His Court" by C. S. Forester is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and times of Napoleon Bonaparte, focusing particularly on the dynamics of his court and the various personalities that surrounded him, including his family, generals, and mistresses. Forester explores both the grandeur and the tragedy of Napoleon's reign, revealing the stark contrasts between his rise and fall as a powerful ruler. At the start of the narrative, the author provides an overview of the extent of Napoleon's power and the dramatic shifts in fortune he experienced, capturing the chaos and complexity of the European political landscape at the time. The introduction sets a tone of historical reflection, suggesting that Napoleon’s rise from obscurity to the pinnacle of power was unmatched in history, as was the speed of his decline. Forester emphasizes the diverse array of relationships and alliances at Napoleon's court, hinting at the personal traits that shaped his fate. The narrative suggests an intricate interplay between admiration and betrayal within these relationships, providing a rich context for understanding the emperor himself and the turbulent era he navigated. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Methuen & Co. Ltd., 1924
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Friends and associates
653 _aFrance -- Court and courtiers -- History -- 19th century
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with courts and courtiers
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69585
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_d110366