The True Napoleon a Cyclopedia of Events in His Life

The True Napoleon: A Cyclopedia of Events in His Life is a comprehensive account of the life and career of Napoleon Bonaparte. Written by Charles Josselyn, this book provides a detailed chronology of Napoleon's life, from his birth on the island of Corsica to his death in exile on the island of Saint Helena. The book covers Napoleon's military campaigns, his rise to power as Emperor of France, and his eventual downfall and exile. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his wives and mistresses, as well as his interests and hobbies. The True Napoleon is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of history's most famous figures.1902. Josselyn writes in his preface: It is not my purpose to write a life of Napoleon; this volume is simply a compilation of anecdotes and opinion incident to himself and his times, and like J.T. Headley, author of Napoleon and His Marshals, I pretend to no originality except that, like him, I have grouped what I believe to be interesting facts already given to the world and have used without any hesitation any reliable author that could help me. It may save many who are interested in the life of Napoleon the trouble of wading through many volumes to find that which they would like to read. The book is, as its title represents, a dictionary of events. I have purposely avoided narrating scandals and intrigues of which, alas, there are many. My object is solely to present the pleasant and noble side of Napoleon's character. That he had faults, was sometimes untruthful, cruel, even vicious, is admitted, but the good he performed, the great results he achieved may possibly overbalance many of these unpleasant and bad qualities, and these I think, in a great measure, are buried beneath his many noble deeds.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.