Napoleon’s Death in Exile
Arsenic, Politics, and a Fallen EmperorBy Thomas Loki
Length1h 13m
About this audiobook
When Napoleon Bonaparte was sent to the remote island of Saint Helena after his final defeat, many believed his story had ended. Yet his death in 1821 only deepened the mystery surrounding him. Rumors of arsenic poisoning, political intrigue, and possible cover-ups began to circulate, turning his final years into a subject of lasting debate.
Napoleon's Death in Exile examines the medical evidence, the political tensions between Britain and France, and the testimonies of those who witnessed his decline. Written in a clear and human tone, the book carefully weighs the competing theories while exploring how myth and memory shaped the narrative of a fallen emperor.
This is more than an account of a death on a distant island. It is a study of power, reputation, and the enduring fascination with a leader whose influence did not fade, even in exile.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, History
Length1 hr 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1DISCLAIMER
8FRIENDS, FOES, AND BETRAYAL
2PROLOGUE
9DIET, ENVIRONMENT, AND DISEASE
3FROM EMPEROR TO EXILE – THE WANING OF POWER
10DEATH AND IMMEDIATE REACTIONS
4LIFE ON SAINT HELENA
11SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS ACROSS CENTURIES
5THE EMPEROR’S HEALTH – A DECLINING BODY
12MYTHMAKING AND THE LEGEND OF NAPOLEON’S DEATH
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6THE POISON QUESTION – ARSENIC IN THE SHADOWS
13RECONCILING EVIDENCE WITH MYSTERY
7POLITICAL MOTIVES AND CONSPIRACY
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