Napoleon by Paul Johnson
A short and vivid biography, which deconstructs the Napoleonic myth and reveals the reality of his rule. 'Thoughtful and incisive' INDEPENDENT
It is lucidly written, and enlivened by personal details and well-chosen quotations -- William Doyle * TLS *
Written with his customary verve and certainty -- Andrew Roberts * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Thoughtful and incisive * INDEPENDENT *
Written with his customary verve and certainty -- Andrew Roberts * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
Thoughtful and incisive * INDEPENDENT *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781842126509 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842126504 |
| Title | Napoleon |
| Author | Paul Johnson |
| Series | Lives |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Orion Publishing Co |
| Year published | 2003-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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