The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432623807)

""The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words"" is a historical book written by R.M. Johnston. The book is based on the diary entries of Napoleon Bonaparte, the famous French military and political leader, who was born in Corsica. The diary entries cover the period from 1784 to 1815, which includes Napoleon's early life, his rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual downfall.The book provides a unique insight into Napoleon's life and personality, as the diary entries are written in his own words. The reader gets to see Napoleon's thoughts, feelings, and motivations, as well as his views on the events of his time. The book also includes annotations and commentary by the author, which provide context and background information.Overall, ""The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words"" is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, politics, or military strategy. It offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential figures in European history, and sheds light on the events that shaped the modern world.1930. The book, with the exception of the few bracketed passages, is derived entirely from Napoleon's own words, written and spoken and in journal form. What truth this book conveys is not to be sought according to those rules for the treatment of historical documents which it avowedly contravenes, but in such psychological illumination of a great career and character as the method employed has rendered possible. For objectively Napoleon rarely, if ever, speaks the truth; yet subjectively how can he speak otherwise?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. M. Johnston
ISBN-10: 143262380X
ISBN-13: 9781432623807
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/30/2004
Pages: 516
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d