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100 1 _aScott, Walter,
_d1771-1832
245 1 0 _aLife of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume V.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-02
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Volume V." by Sir Walter Scott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume details the final military campaigns and political intrigues surrounding Napoleon Bonaparte's rule, focusing on the events leading to his abdication and the fall of Paris. It delves into the complex interplay between rival factions, military strategy, and the harsh realities faced by Napoleon during the decline of his empire. The opening of the text introduces a series of military maneuvers as Napoleon faces the formidable coalition of Blucher and other allied forces, emphasizing the tense climate of warfare. It details several battles, such as those at Craonne and Laon, characterizing the complexities of Napoleon’s strategic decisions as he attempts to outmaneuver his enemies while dealing with desertions and defeats among his generals. The narrative conveys the urgency and desperation of Napoleon's situation and encapsulates the shifting fortunes of war, setting the stage for the eventual confrontation leading to the siege of Paris. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNapoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
653 _aFrance -- History -- 1789-1815
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48841
999 _c89679
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