Excerpt from The History of Napoleon the First, Vol. 3
Such was the fresh attitude which Bonaparte had just assumed in his last manifestoes, after his brilliant triumphs over the Prussian monarchy. This change which had been prepared for long before, did not at once strike all minds, nor were its consequences immediately felt, but it deserves the more notice because it marks the exact period at which France lost that marvellous power of attraction which she derived from her revolution, and which gave her her temporary influence. Hitherto, in spite of all the acts of violence and treachery which had dispelled their illusions, the nations had continued to regard her as an instrument of deliverance and liberation: they henceforth began to consider her as the fearful personifica tion of conquest, Oppression, and despotism. At the time of our entrance into Poland, we had striking evidence of the existence of these sentiments among a people who by nature, by tradition, and by interest were the'least disposed to share them.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book, part of a three-volume series on Napoleon's history, details the events of the year 1806 when Napoleon's military prowess led his army across Prussia and into Poland. The author explores Napoleon's complicated and enigmatic political policy during this period, including his attempt to impose a continental blockade to counter British economic power. The book also provides an in-depth analysis of the complex diplomatic maneuvering of the period, and its impact on the course of the war. The author argues that Napoleon's ultimate downfall was a complex mix of military overreach, political miscalculation, and bad luck, when faced with a coalition of enemies who managed to outmaneuver him on the battlefield. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Napoleonic Wars and the complex political dynamics of the era. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781334284533_0
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