DOC The Encyclopedia of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars: A Political; Social; and Military History - 3 Volume Set by From ABC-CLIO in History

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In the Words of the Emperor is a startling insight into the life and deeds of Napoleon. Derived from Napoleon's extensive correspondence and his other writings and recorded speech; this valuable compilation acts as a diary or journal encompassing the whole of the emperor's life. Napoleon's own words as recorded on a particular day are set down as entries'; and these offer a unique glimpse into the major events of the Napoleonic period. The diary reveals Napoleon's thoughts and actions as his great life unfolded; and throw light on his attitudes to war; politics and the many varied personalities who surrounded or opposed him. As entries appear on an almost daily basis; the reader has the opportunity to trace the surging course of events as they happened; and to follow the rise and fall of the French emperor. Philip Haythornthwaite has provided a fascinating Introduction which looks at Napoleon's writings and details the emperor's capacity for unremitting labor.