Napoleon Bonaparte Knihy

Když byl Napoleon po bitvě u Waterloo v roce 1815 internován na vzdáleném ostrově Svatá Helena, doprovázel ho mimo jiné věrný hrabě de Las Cases. Po celou dobu svého pobytu na ostrově zaznamenával do deníku Napoleonovy vzpomínky, úvahy a myšlenky. Padlý císař se hodně soustředil na „poslední dějství“ svého životního dramatu – útěk z Elby, závěrečných „sto dnů“ svého panování a osudnou bitvu –, ale věnoval se i šťastnějším dobám své dráhy, literatuře, dějinám a dalším tématům. A protože je kniha psána živým, kultivovaným jazykem, zdaleka není jen historickým dokumentem, ale patří do klasické francouzské literatury stejně jako další proslulé memoáry. Český překlad byl pořízen jako první s přihlédnutím k novému francouzskému vydání podle původního rukopisu, objeveného teprve v nedávné době. Přeložil, úvodní studii napsal a poznámkami opatřil Aleš Pohorský.

Jím samým diktované na ostrově Svaté Heleny generálům, kteří tam s ním byli v zajetí. Zapsané jeho pobočníkem generálem Gouragaudem a vydané podle rukopisu, opraveného vlastní rukou Napoleonovou.

Derived largely from Napoleon's own writings and speeches, this book offers a psychological exploration of his character and career, challenging traditional historical documentation methods. It emphasizes the subjective truth in Napoleon's expressions, suggesting that while he may not convey objective truths, his personal insights reveal deeper aspects of his identity and motivations. This unique approach allows readers to gain a profound understanding of one of history's most complex figures.

The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving the original's cultural significance despite potential imperfections like marks and marginalia. It aims to protect and promote literary heritage by offering an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.

Focusing on the military strategies and brilliance of Napoleon, this comprehensive work by historian Jay Luvaas serves as a culmination of his extensive research and insights. It delves into the tactics that defined Napoleon's campaigns, highlighting his innovative approaches to warfare and leadership. This volume aims to provide a thorough understanding of Napoleon's impact on military history, making it an essential read for enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Spurred by a lifelong fascination with the great emperor, French novelist Honore de Balzac set himself the painstaking task of collecting a selection of Napoleon's aphorisms from his public speeches and the gazettes of the time.

When words of love do not come to you on their own, then read these letters. Complete, actual love letters of great men like Lord Byron, John Keats and Voltaire. Leaders like Henry VIII, George Washington, and Napoleon, who wrote to his beloved Josephine, "I awake consumed with thoughts of you..." Artists like van Gogh, Mozart, and Beethoven, who famously penned, "Though still in bed, my thoughts go out to you, my Immortal Beloved..." Dozens of intimate letters, coupled with over a score of period illustrations. Plus fascinating biographies, and insights into the couples' relationships-how they got there, the obstacles they faced, and what happened next. Poet warriors, from the first through the twentieth century, Ovid, Sir Walter Raleigh, Goethe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Leo Tolstoy, Victor Hugo, Shelley, Robert Browning, Edgar Allen Poe, Mark Twain, Lewis Carroll, Pierre Curie, George Bernard Shaw, Jack London, Admiral Peary, Woodrow Wilson, and many more.

This fascinating memoir offers a unique perspective on one of the most influential figures in European history. Written by two of Napoleon's closest confidants, it provides an insider's view of his rise to power, his military campaigns, and his ultimate downfall. An essential read for students of history and fans of military strategy.