Napoleon in Defeat and Captivity 1815-1821 by Phil Carradice

Napoleon in Defeat and Captivity 1815-1821 by Phil Carradice

The book tells the fascinating, compelling and tragic tale of Napoleon Bonaparte from his defeat at Waterloo, through the period of his abdication in Paris to his capture by the British and, beyond, as he went, reluctantly, into exile. It focusses on the Emperor's time on the Bellerophon and Northumberland, the ships that carried him from France to England and St Helena. Napoleon's residence on St Helena is also explored in detail, using first-hand accounts from the people who saw and accompanied him for the six years of his exile. The book explores the slow decline of a great man into physical and mental disintegration, examining the causes of Napoleon's fatal malaise and his relationship with significant figures like Sir Hudson Lowe and Betsy Balcombe - putting everything into the context of enforced idleness on a distant and barren lump of rock.

Phil Carradice is a poet, novelist and historian. He has written forty-five books, ranging from history and biography to fiction and poetry. Carradice broadcasts regularly on BBC 3 and BBC 4 as well as presenting the BBC Radio Wales history programme The Past Master. Carradice appears occasionally as an expert on The One Show.

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ISBN 13	9781781554708
ISBN 10	1781554706
Title	Napoleon in Defeat and Captivity 1815-1821
Author	Phil Carradice
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Fonthill Media Ltd
Year published	2015-09-24
Number of pages	384
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