Napoleon's youngest brother, Jerome, has over the centuries been
portrayed as a military commander who was completely incompetent
and unimportant to his famous sibling. This first biography of
Jerome by an American author utilizes many firsthand accounts
ofJerome's abilities that have never before been available to
readers in English, as well as archival material that has never
been published in any language, to challenge this view. Focussing
on the lesser-known theaters of operation from 1800 to the Russian
campaign in 1812, this study completes the gaps in the military
history of the Napoleonic Wars. As Lamar demonstrates, Jerome was
not responsible for the failure of Napoleon's early maneuvers
during the invasion of Russia, nor did he lose the Battle of
Waterloo in 1815.
Jerome's relationship with Napoleon was affected by his position
as the youngest member of the Bonaparte family. Much of Emperor
Napoleon I's true nature can be seen through his dealings with
Jerome and his naval career. After discussing Jerome's experiences
as the only Bonaparte to serve in the navy, Lamar detailsJerome's
involvement in land campaigns, in such varied places as Silesia,
Russia, and Waterloo. Another important aspect of Jerome's career
was his leadership role as King of Westphalia. This objective
account sheds new light on the life and accomplishments of one of
the most maligned figures of the Napoleonic era.
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