Excerpt from The History of the Rise, Progress, and Overthrow of Napoleon Bonaparte (Late Emperor or the French): With a Summary Account of the Circumstances Which Paved the Way to the French Revolution and Caused the Elevation of Napoleon to the Imperial Dignity; Together With a History of the Wars Which Have Been Carried on Since His Exaltation
Napoleon Bonaparte, it is well known was a Native of Corsica, and was brought up in the Military School in that Island: in the Course of the warlike Operations during the Progress of the Republican Arms, this enterprizing Oficer was taking into the Scru'ca, and behaving with the greatest Intrepidity, aided by the most consummate Skill in Military Tactics, was amazingly successful. This naturally paved the Way for his Advancement, and after his Return from his achievements in Egypt, he was elected First Consul of the French Republic; a Title too. Insignificant for his Am bitiou; and after a short the he was created Emperor of the F remix.
The following Sheets, then, alter containing a summary Account of the Transactions during Republican France,' which led to the Elevation of Napoleon Bonaparte, will contain a regular Narrative Of the Wars and Campaigns in which he has been engaged. His Successes will be noticed, and his Defeats will be enumerated; more parti. Cularly those which he suffered in the frozen Regions of Russia during the Campaign of the Year 1812; and his subsequent Disasters in the Campaign Of the present Year 1814, till his final Renunciation Of the Imperial Diadem, and the consequent lie-establishment of the Bourbon Dynasty on the Throne of their Ancestors.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This compelling historical text explores the tumultuous events that precipitated the French Revolution and the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the towering military and political figure of the era. The book places the actions of Bonaparte within the wider context of the late 18th-century power struggles between French royalty, aristocrats, and citizens. It examines the rise of Republicanism in France and the complex political landscape of the time. The author takes you on a journey through the social and economic conditions that fuelled revolutionary fervor, the storming of the Bastille, and the Reign of Terror. The book offers an in-depth analysis of Bonaparte's military campaigns and his eventual rise to Emperor, effectively bringing the tumultuous period in French history to life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282615246_0
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