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Napoleon (1971)

by Vincent Cronin

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A biography of Napoleon, which attempts to explain the history of this great man in personal terms.
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O autor busca em diários e relatos críveis contemporâneos ao Napoleão, bem como na própria produção extensa deste, para construir uma visão pessoal de uma figura que foi alvo de uma imensa campanha de propaganda de seus inimigos para formar a imagem de um monstro ambicioso disposto a tudo para conseguir poder. O livro mostra um Napoleão humano, bem-humorado, apaixonado e generoso, porém impaciente, impulsivo e nervoso, características que Vincent defende que foram responsáveis pelas suas derrotas. Buscando razões para seus comportamentos na sua ascendência e criação, o autor pode, em alguns momentos, oferecer uma visão otimista demais do general estadista, porém sempre baseando-se nos fatos encontrados em suas fontes.
Os capítulos seguem uma cronologia básica, porém alguns deles que dedicam-se à aspectos específicos podem ir e voltar um pouco no tempo, o que exige uma atenção do leitor para não se perder na ordem dos fatos.
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  ladyars | Jan 4, 2021 |
I recently finished this book. I liked it as a biography and thought it was rich with detail. I enjoyed Cronin's organization and came away with an increased appreciation for Napoleon's many accomplishments as well as some sympathy for his failings. ( )
  Your_local_coyote | Dec 29, 2013 |
Two brief refs to Volney: one in Corsica, one regarding Egypt.
  ThomasCWilliams | May 24, 2009 |
Hopelessly and ridiculously pro-Bonaparte
  tredegartrafalgar | Jun 17, 2006 |
Although unobjective (decidedly pro-Napoleon), I recommend this book. It is very readable, gives a wealth of captivating detail, and captures the spirit of both the man and the time. ( )
  SandraGulland | May 12, 2006 |
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I recently finished reading Vincent Cronin’s Napoleon Bonaparte: An Intimate Biography and realized that having done so, I now had the answer to a common question of what should you read if you don’t know anything about Napoleon.
 

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Cuando Napoleón pisó por primera vez la cubierta de una nave de guerra inglesa observó a los marineros que recogían el ancla y desplegaban las velas, y le pareció que ese barco era un lugar mucho más tranquilo que una nave francesa.
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