Two vital works on Napoleon's sex life and relationships with women It can be no surprise that some two hundred years after the Napoleonic era there remains an abiding fascination with the man and everything he did. Even among the great there are few who can boast that their name has been given to an historical period. Napoleon rose from Corsican obscurity to become a general; First Consul of France and Emperor of the First Empire of France. He instigated what was probably the first 'world' war and was a military and administrative genius on a grand scale-the victor of dozens of battles and campaigns and the creator of systems which exist to the present day. Yet; inevitably; for all that he was a mortal man; and despite his soaring ambition; Napoleon was shackled; as most men are; to his physical impulses. Women were always central to Napoleon's life. He had a formidable mother and sisters. He took many lovers-from opera singers to Polish aristocrats-fathering children with some them. He courted and married the redoubtable Josephine Beauharnais and then; having divorced her; married the royal Marie Louise. This unique Leonaur volume brings together two noted works on the most intimate aspects of Napoleon Bonaparte's personality: his platonic; passionate; torrid; familial and enduringly loving relationships with the many women of his turbulent and varied life. Essential reading for all those seeking a fuller understanding of one of the most remarkable men ever to live. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.
#1525595 in Books Osprey 2013-11-19 2013-11-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.88 x .28 x 7.20l; #File Name: 178096912064 pages9781780969121
Review
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The P-40 in actionBy Steven PetersonThis work is a companion piece to an earlier volume; which described a prior version of the P-40 (famously associated with "The Flying Tigers" in China). The two major versions of the P-40 (with a large number of variations within each) was a product of Curtiss-Wright; headquartered in Buffalo. And; yes; the Wright part of the company was for the Wright Brothers. The company sold a very large number of these aircraft. But they were only adequate and--oddly enough--Curtiss-Wright did not receive contracts for aircraft after this fighter.The primary author has a long background studying and writing about the P-40; so that he is well qualified to write this book. That expertise is; indeed; obvious in this volume. Sometimes; though; it can almost be too much. From page 21 to page 41 is an array of technical specifications of the variety of snub-nosed P-40s. The difference between the earlier versions of the P-40 and the later is due to a change in powerplants. Much of the discussion is pretty technical; and sometimes I had a hard time following the text.There is a nice (although perhaps too brief) discussion of the combat deployment of the P-40--from west to east. Many countries purchased the P-40.All in all; a solid discussion of this aircraft.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very good little reference on one of America's under appreciated war ...By Phillip ParkerVery good little reference on one of America's under appreciated war planes. The P-40 didn't have the sparkling performance of some later fighters; but was rugged and reliable and had the virtue of being available in large numbers. In the hands of a well trained pilot; it could hold its own and served well as a ground attack aircraft. Excellent technical detail and a good summary of the Kitty Hawk's operational history in American and Allied hands.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy MarkNFun book; enjoyed it. Short read but some fun creative cutaways and color renderings.
