In these volumes Ryle shows again that; as in all his writing and preaching; he was first and foremost a pastor; and as J. I. Packer has pointed out; 'alongside the question 'Is it true?' the question 'What effect will this have on ordinary people?' was always in his mind'.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Just a great book. A real in depth analysis of Napoleon ...By David Van SlykeJust a great book. A real in depth analysis of Napoleon as a man; general and emperor.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A classic tale of hubris; loyalty and bad managementBy Banjo BabaI have read this book several times over the years and it always amazes me.In the first pages the good Count tells how Napoleon's horse stumbles in the sand on the banks of the Neman river while preparing to enter the Russian frontier. Napoleon is thrown off and someone states; "An ill omen; a Roman would turn back." We are also treated to an incredible scene of French cavalry being swept away to their deaths while doing an exploratory fording of the river. Their last words are; " Vive L'Empereur" as they salute Napoleon before drowning.But; of course; they forge ahead and one of the greatest man made disasters in history is created. So how could Napoleon have been so stupid despite having Charles XII of Sweden's history before him? What where the thoughts of his commanders as they embarked upon this doomed venture? There is plenty to ponder in this fascinating tale of how a successful organization can be taken down by one really bad idea.For the ultimate treat I would combine the reading of this with the BBC series of War and Peace starring Anthony Hopkins.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Demoralization precedes defeatBy Stratiotes Doxha TheonThe author relates; in vivid detail; how an unconventional strategy can first demoralize then bring a conventional and technologically superior force to complete and humiliating defeat. The description of Napoleon's retreat is a heart-wrenching first-person account. I literally could not put it down and was drawn into the story as if hearing the account for the first time. Every page lured me to the end. And it still lures me back to read again and again. This is the definitive work on Napoleon's doomed campaign.
