Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""History Of The Captivity Of Napoleon At St. Helena V2"" is a historical account of the captivity of Napoleon Bonaparte on the island of St. Helena, written by General Count Montholon. The book is the second volume of a two-part series and was originally published in 1846.The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of Napoleon's life on St. Helena, from his arrival on the island in October 1815 until his death in May 1821. It includes descriptions of his daily routine, his interactions with his captors and other inhabitants of the island, and his thoughts and feelings during his captivity.The author, General Count Montholon, was a close confidant of Napoleon during his captivity and was with him until his death. As such, the book provides a unique and intimate perspective on Napoleon's final years.Throughout the book, Montholon also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, both in Europe and on St. Helena. He discusses the various attempts made by Napoleon's supporters to secure his release and the reactions of the European powers to his captivity.Overall, ""History Of The Captivity Of Napoleon At St. Helena V2"" is a valuable historical document that provides a detailed and fascinating account of one of the most significant events in the life of Napoleon Bonaparte.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
