Napoleon (Johnson)

Zusatztext Thoughtful and incisive Informationen zum Autor Paul Johnson was born in 1928. He edited the New Statesman in the 1960s and has written over forty books. His Modern Times, a history of the world from the 1920s to the 1990s, has been translated into more than fifteen languages. As well as a weekly column in the Spectator, he contributes to newspapers all over the world. Klappentext Concise biography written with wit and purpose of one of history's most studied figures. Deciphers Napoleon's aggresive character and explores his volatile personal and public relationships. "A thoughtful and incisive essay" "The Independent" Vorwort A short and vivid biography, which deconstructs the Napoleonic myth and reveals the reality of his rule. 'Thoughtful and incisive' INDEPENDENT Zusammenfassung A short and vivid biography, which deconstructs the Napoleonic myth and reveals the reality of his rule. 'Thoughtful and incisive' INDEPENDENT

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Paul Johnson, Johnson Paul
• Editore: Weidenfelfd & Nicolson
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 07.08.2003
• EAN: 9781842126509
• ISBN: 978-1-84212-650-9
• Pagine: 208
• Dimensioni: 130 mm x 200 mm x 10 mm
• Peso: 220 g
• Serie: LIVES; LIVES
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Epistole, diari; Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Biografie, autobiografie; Biography & True Stories, European History, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Biography: general, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous, Biography: historical, political & military, HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Europe / General, military history, HISTORY / Europe / France, HISTORY / Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), HISTORY / Europe / Western, HISTORY / Military / Napoleonic Wars, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Presidents & Heads of State, Napoleonic Wars, Napoleonic Empire