The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (Vol. 1-4)
Revolutionary, Strategist, Commander, Conqueror, Emperor, PrisonerBy William Milligan Sloane
Length58h 22m
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In 'The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte,' William Milligan Sloane meticulously chronicles the extraordinary journey of one of history's most enigmatic figures across four volumes. Sloane adopts a rich narrative style, combining scholarly rigor with accessible prose, which breathes life into the complexities of Napoleon's character and the turbulent era he dominated. The work is not merely a biography; it is a tapestry woven with insights into the political, social, and military contexts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, highlighting the profound impact of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe and beyond. William Milligan Sloane, a distinguished historian and professor, was deeply influenced by the historical discourse of his time, especially the evolving perceptions of leadership and power. His academic background enabled him to approach Napoleon not just as a military strategist but as a multifaceted leader whose ambitions reshaped nations. Sloane's thorough research and engagement with European history gave him profound insights that inform this comprehensive narrative. For scholars, historians, and casual readers alike, 'The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte' is an indispensable resource that not only entertains but also enlightens. Sloane's profound analysis and vivid storytelling will captivate anyone interested in understanding the legacy of Napoleon and the intricate tapestry of his time.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length58 hrs 22 mins
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Publish dateDec 18, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE TO THE LIBRARY EDITION
69CHAPTER XXXII. Trafalgar and Austerlitz[33]
2PREFACE
70CHAPTER XXXIII. Napoleon, War Lord and Emperor[36]
3CHAPTER I. Introduction.
71CHAPTER XXXIV. The War with Prussia[37]
4CHAPTER II. The Bonapartes in Corsica.
72CHAPTER XXXV. The Devastation of Prussia[38]
5CHAPTER III. Napoleon's Birth and Childhood.
73CHAPTER XXXVI. The Continental System as a Whole[39]
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6CHAPTER IV. Napoleon's School-days.
74Footnote
7CHAPTER V. In Paris and Valence
75CHAPTER I. War With Russia: Pultusk.
8CHAPTER VI. Private Study and Garrison Life.
76CHAPTER II. Check To the Grand Army: Eylau.
9CHAPTER VII. Further Attempts at Authorship.
77CHAPTER III. An Indecisive Victory: Friedland.
10CHAPTER VIII. The Revolution in France.
78CHAPTER IV. Napoleon and Alexander at Tilsit.
11CHAPTER IX. Buonaparte and Revolution in Corsica.
79CHAPTER V. The Treaty of Tilsit.
12CHAPTER X. First Lessons in Revolution.
80CHAPTER VI. The Path of Napoleonic Empire.
13CHAPTER XI. Traits of Character.
81CHAPTER VII. The New Feudalism.
14CHAPTER XII. The Revolution in the Rhone Valley.
82CHAPTER VIII. The Empires of Land and Ocean.
15CHAPTER XIII. Buonaparte the Corsican Jacobin.
83CHAPTER IX. French Empire and European Nationality.
16CHAPTER XIV. Buonaparte the French Jacobin.
84CHAPTER X. The Awakening of Spain.
17CHAPTER XV. A Jacobin Hegira.
85CHAPTER XI. The First Revolt of Nations.
18CHAPTER XVI. "The Supper of Beaucaire".
86CHAPTER XII. Napoleon and Alexander at Erfurt.
19CHAPTER XVII. Toulon.
87CHAPTER XIII. The Failure of the Spanish Campaign.
20CHAPTER XVIII. A Jacobin General.
88CHAPTER XIV. The Transformation of Austria.
21CHAPTER XIX. Vicissitudes in War and Diplomacy.
89CHAPTER XV. The Fifth War With Austria—Eckmühl.
22CHAPTER XX. The End of Apprenticeship.
90CHAPTER XVI. Aspern, Essling, and Wagram.
23CHAPTER XXI. The Antechamber to Success.
91CHAPTER XVII. The Peace of Schönbrunn.
24CHAPTER XXII. Bonaparte the General of the Convention.
92CHAPTER XVIII. Napoleon's Fatal Decision.
25CHAPTER XXIII. The Day of the Paris Sections.
93CHAPTER XIX. The Austrian Marriage.
26CHAPTER XXIV. A Marriage of Inclination and Interest.
94CHAPTER XX. Rigors of the Continental System.
27CHAPTER XXV. Europe and the Directory.
95CHAPTER XXI. The Continental System Completed.
28CHAPTER XXVI. Bonaparte on a Great Stage.
96CHAPTER XXII. The Course of the Peninsular War.
29CHAPTER XXVII. The Conquest of Piedmont and the Milanese.
97CHAPTER XXIII. Birth of the King of Rome.
30CHAPTER XXVIII. An Insubordinate Conqueror and Diplomatist.
98CHAPTER XXIV. Tension Between Emperor and Czar.
31CHAPTER XXIX. Bassano and Arcola.
99CHAPTER XXV. The Array of Nations.
32CHAPTER XXX. Bonaparte's Imperious Spirit.
100CHAPTER XXVI. The Congress of Kings.
33CHAPTER XXXI. Rivoli and the Capitulation of Mantua.
101CHAPTER XXVII. The Invasion of Russia—Borodino.
34CHAPTER XXXII. Humiliation of the Papacy and of Venice[69].
102CHAPTER XXVIII. The Evacuation of Moscow.
35CHAPTER XXXIII. The Preliminaries of Peace—Leoben.
103CHAPTER XXIX. The Retreat from Russia.
36CHAPTER XXXIV. The Fall of Venice.
104CHAPTER XXX. The Horrors of the Beresina.
37Footnote
105CHAPTER XXXI. The Prodigal's Return.
38CHAPTER I. Rescue of the Directory
106CHAPTER XXXII. The Revolt of the Nations.
39CHAPTER II. The Treaty of Campo Formio
107CHAPTER XXXIII. The First Campaign in Saxony.
40CHAPTER III. Bonaparte and Talleyrand[3]
108CHAPTER XXXIV. The Nations in Grand Array.
41CHAPTER IV. Commotions in European Politics
109Footnote
42CHAPTER V. The Expedition to Egypt[6]
110CHAPTER I. The Last Imperial Victory
43CHAPTER VI. The Landing in Egypt[7]
111CHAPTER II. Politics and Strategy
44CHAPTER VII. The Disaster at Acre[8]
112CHAPTER III. The End of the Grand Army
45CHAPTER VIII. Aboukir and the Great Desertion[9]
113CHAPTER IV. The Frankfort Proposals
46CHAPTER IX. "The Return of the Hero"[10]
114CHAPTER V. The Invasion of France
47CHAPTER X. Bonaparte Seizes his Opportunity
115CHAPTER VI. Napoleon's Supreme Effort
48CHAPTER XI. The Overthrow of the Directory
116CHAPTER VII. The Great Captain at Bay
49CHAPTER XII. Bonaparte the First Consul
117CHAPTER VIII. The Struggles of Exhaustion
50CHAPTER XIII. Bonaparte Embodies the Revolution
118CHAPTER IX. The Beginning of the End
51CHAPTER XIV. A Constitutional Despotism
119CHAPTER X. The Fall of Paris
52CHAPTER XV. Statesmanship and Strategy
120CHAPTER XI. Napoleon's First Abdication
53CHAPTER XVI. Marengo
121CHAPTER XII. The Emperor of Elba
54CHAPTER XVII. The Peace of Lunéville
122CHAPTER XIII. Napoleon the Liberator
55CHAPTER XVIII. The Pacification of Europe
123CHAPTER XIV. The Dynasties Implacable
56CHAPTER XIX. The Reorganization of France[20]
124CHAPTER XV. Ligny and Quatre Bras
57CHAPTER XX. The Code and the University[21]
125CHAPTER XVI. The Eve of Waterloo
58CHAPTER XXI. Steps Toward Monarchy[22]
126CHAPTER XVII. Waterloo
59CHAPTER XXII. The Life Consulate[23]
127CHAPTER XVIII. The Surrender
60CHAPTER XXIII. The Threshold of Monarchy[24]
128CHAPTER XIX. St. Helena
61CHAPTER XXIV. Expansion or the Revolutionary System[25]
129CHAPTER XX. Soldier, Statesman, Despot
62CHAPTER XXV. Tension between England and France[26]
130CHAPTER XXI. Napoleon and the United States
63CHAPTER XXVI. France and England in Arms[27]
131CHAPTER XXII. Napoleon's Place in History
64CHAPTER XXVII. Warnings to Royalists and Republicans[28]
132HISTORICAL SOURCES
65CHAPTER XXVIII. Declaration of the Empire[29]
133GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY (pt. 1)
66CHAPTER XXIX. The Descent into England[30]
134GENERAL BIBLIOGRAPHY (pt. 2)
67CHAPTER XXX. The Coronation of Napoleon I[31]
135Footnote
68CHAPTER XXXI. The Third Coalition[32]
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