The most polarizing man of his era; Napoleon Bonaparte has remained a source of controversy ever since. Did his dictatorship crush the French Revolution; or carry its ideals to their logical conclusion? Was he a conqueror-tyrant who sought war for the sake of glory; or was he forced into conflict to defend his beloved France? Was he a throwback to sixteenth-century “absolute monarchs;†or the great modernizer of nineteenth-century Europe? Or was he all of these things at once? In this compact; highly readable biography; Alexander Kennedy examines these questions and more. He traces Napoleon’s history back to the bloody hillsides of Corsica; from his rise as a young artillery officer to the summit of greatness. We see at how Napoleon’s rule forever changed a continent; but also how his overreach led to his shocking fall from power. To understand the story of Napoleon; Hughes persuasively shows; is to understand Europe itself—both in Napoleon’s era and today. "If you want a thing done well; do it yourself." - Napoleon Bonaparte Buy Now to Discover: Napoleon’s tactics at Austerlitz; Waterloo; and other crucial battles.How the French conquest of Corsica shaped Napoleon’s childhood.Napoleon’s troubled marriage to the faithless Josephine.The French invasion of Egypt and discovery of the Rosetta Stone.The sale of Louisiana to the United States.Napoleon’s 1814 suicide attempt.The daring escape from Elba that allowed Napoleon to make his final stand. Buy Now and Read The True Story of Napoleon Bonaparte... Thank you in advance for buying our book. We know you'll love it!
#1132777 in Books Nau Terry L 2016-04-05Original language:English 9.00 x .76 x 6.00l; .94 #File Name: 1530170222302 pagesThey Heard the Bugle s Call Pawtucket and the Vietnam War
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Gut-wrenching; well-written stories about brave young menBy R. J. WellsThis is a well-written; gut-wrenching book about my hometown's 21 Vietnam war KIA. Obviously it has most appeal to Pawtucket natives; but anyone with an interest in the Vietnam conflict should check it out; as similar books could be written about any city in the US.Children who never knew their fathers. Men who put themselves in harm's way when they could have avoided doing so. Parents absolutely crushed. Young men who never got a chance to find themselves. Other young men already on the path to greatness. Stupid decisions by incompetent officers. The long arm of the draft. Lying recruitment officers. It's all here.My only quibble is the poor quality of some of the photo reproductions but I wont take off a star for that.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. This is a great book for a good causeBy Len p.This is a great book for a good cause. Terry did a good job honoring the men that severed our country. Good bless them all and there families.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Story of the family lives and deaths of local young ...By Galena GuyStory of the family lives and deaths of local young men from Pawtucket RI who gave their lives in Vietnam in service to their country. A compilation of stories that no doubt replayed in many communities throughout the nation during the Vietnam era.
