Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts

“One of the greatest single-volume biographies ever written.” —The New York Times Book Review

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most brilliant and successful military commanders in history. He rose from obscurity to become Emperor of France and master of much of Europe. His campaigns were marked by daring and innovation, and he is still studied by military strategists today.

Napoleon: A Life

by Andrew Roberts

4.6 out of 5

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Napoleon was also a complex and controversial figure. He was ruthless and ambitious, but he was also a man of great intelligence and charisma. He was a patron of the arts and sciences, and he introduced many reforms that modernized France.

In this magisterial biography, Andrew Roberts tells the full story of Napoleon's life. Roberts draws on a wealth of new research to provide a fresh and insightful perspective on this iconic figure.

Roberts begins by describing Napoleon's early life and education. He then follows Napoleon's rise through the ranks of the French army during the French Revolution. Roberts provides a detailed account of Napoleon's campaigns in Italy and Egypt, and he shows how Napoleon's military genius led to his rise to power.

Roberts also explores Napoleon's personal life. He writes about Napoleon's marriage to Josephine de Beauharnais, his relationship with his family, and his love affairs.

Roberts concludes by describing Napoleon's final years in exile on the island of Saint Helena. He died in 1821 at the age of 51.

Napoleon: A Life is a masterful biography of one of history's most fascinating figures. Roberts's writing is clear and engaging, and he provides a wealth of new insights into Napoleon's life and career.

Reviews

“A superb biography. . . . Roberts has written a book that is both authoritative and accessible, a work of scholarship that is also a pleasure to read.” —The Wall Street Journal

“A magnificent achievement. . . . Roberts has produced a biography that is both definitive and eminently readable.” —The Washington Post

“One of the greatest single-volume biographies ever written.” —The New York Times Book Review

About the Author

Andrew Roberts is a British historian and author. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Society of Literature. His books have won numerous awards, including the Wolfson History Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize.

Book Details

• Hardcover: 976 pages
• Publisher: Viking
• Publication Date: March 10, 2023
• : 9780593239657

Napoleon: A Life

by Andrew Roberts

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	61373 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	1501 pages

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