Napoleon in Defeat and Captivity 1815-1821 (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	Fonthill Media
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2015
Authors:	Phil Carradice
Dimensions:	158 x 233 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-1-78155-470-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Historical, political & military Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Political leaders & leadership Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Biography > Historical, political & military
LSN:	1-78155-470-6
Barcode:	9781781554708

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