Napoleon
1st Edition
Published on 17. August 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-582-43752-4 (ISBN)
Description
This invaluable account provides an excellent introduction to the nature and mechanics of Napoleon's power, and how he used it. It explores Napoleon's rise to fame as a soldier of the French Revolution and his aims and achievements as first consul and emperor during the years 1799-1815.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
560 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-582-43752-4 (9780582437524)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
Geoffrey Ellis
Content
Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Prelude to Power: The Formative Years, 1769-99; Chapter 3 The Elaboration of Power: Napoleonic Government; Chapter 4 The Territorial and Dynastic Extensions of Power: From Empire to 'Grand Empire'; Chapter 5 The Social Accretions of Power: the Imperial; Notables; , Nobility, and 'Spoils System'; Chapter 6 Representations of Power, For and Against: Public Opinion, Education, and the Arts; Chapter 7 The Historiographical Images of Power; Chapter 8 Conclusion: The Real Legacy;