9781331571537 - The Real Martyr of St. Helena (Classic Reprint) de Pillans, T. Dundas (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book charts the tragic downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose insatiable ambition and destructive decisions led to widespread death and devastation in the early 19th century. Once revered as a revolutionary hero, Napoleon's insatiable quest for power and glory led him to establish himself as Emperor, a move that would ultimately prove catastrophic. The author exposes the many falsehoods and self-serving claims made by Napoleon and his supporters, notably the Count de Las Cases. The book reveals the true extent of Napoleon's hubris and the severe consequences for Europe, ravaged by his relentless warfare. It also sheds light on the true nature of the exile on Saint Helena, dispelling the myth of Napoleon as a martyr to British cruelty and vindictiveness. 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.