Napoleon, A Short Biography


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(3.9 stars; 34 reviews)

This is a 'lightning biography' which serves as an introduction to the field of Napoleonic history. Its purpose is to enable the ordinary reader or would-be student safely to take the first few steps in Napoleonic literature. This is not a short history, but a short biography - the one contains the other, but in a different key. (Summary by Beth Thomas and the Introduction) (5 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Preface 3:05 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Napoleon Before the Revolution 14:56 Read by Pamela Nagami
Toulon and Vendemiaire 17:48 Read by Ariphron
The Campaign of Italy 1796-1797 20:10 Read by Linda Johnson
Campo Formo and Egypt 24:27 Read by Linda Johnson
The 18th of Brumaire 17:23 Read by Linda Johnson
The 19th of Brumaire and Marengo 25:31 Read by Ariphron
Legislation and Administration 21:11 Read by Linda Johnson
The Duc D'Enghien and Trafalgar 21:55 Read by Linda Johnson
Austerlitz 15:03 Read by Owen Cook
Jena and Friedland 15:46 Read by Linda Johnson
Napoleonic Policy 1806-1808 21:13 Read by Linda Johnson
Wagram 19:31 Read by Linda Johnson
The Austrian Marriage and the Campaign of Russia 26:54 Read by Ariphron
The Struggle for Germany and Italy 1813 11:25 Read by RussellEric
The Campaign of France 15:06 Read by RussellEric
Elba 16:45 Read by RussellEric
Waterloo and St. Helena 20:45 Read by RussellEric

Reviews


(5 stars)

I found this informative. It was intriguing to realize how biased the author was in favor of Napoleon, in comparison to modern biases in our society that are so similar. The only rule obvious bias with how the author tried to excuse Napoleon for slaughtering 2000 prisoners of war. As a non-history buff, this was helpful to understand his story.


(2 stars)

To general, with too many gaps. it really is too short. too many different readers. not good.

pk


(3 stars)

all text was very well professionally read