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In this updated reprint of Napoleon, rightly acclaimed as an authoritative yet highly readable account, we learn of the origins, rise to power, triumphs and ultimate downfall of this mercurial and hugely charismatic figure. His great battles, such as Marengo, Austerlitz, the Spanish and Russian Campaigns and finally, Waterloo are vividly described. David G. Chandler's Napoleon is unlikely to be surpassed as an historically accurate and entertaining work on this legendary figure.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Napoleonic Primer
10 Nov 2001
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One starting out on a study of Napoleon can do no better than this work by the master,
David Chandler. Clear and concise , well-paced and appropriately sprinkled with art of the era and good solid maps. A short, select bibliography is appended. The author's final chapter, "Napoleon and his Art of War," is well worth the price of the volume alone as it synthesizes his findings from his magnum opus, The CAMPAIGNS of NAPOLEON. I recommend purchasing this book and following it up with Gates' The NAPOLEONIC WARS, Esdaile's The WARS of NAPOLEON, and Connelly's BLUNDERING to GLORY. Afterwards pick up Chandler's lifework CAMPAIGNS.
David Chandler. Clear and concise , well-paced and appropriately sprinkled with art of the era and good solid maps. A short, select bibliography is appended. The author's final chapter, "Napoleon and his Art of War," is well worth the price of the volume alone as it synthesizes his findings from his magnum opus, The CAMPAIGNS of NAPOLEON. I recommend purchasing this book and following it up with Gates' The NAPOLEONIC WARS, Esdaile's The WARS of NAPOLEON, and Connelly's BLUNDERING to GLORY. Afterwards pick up Chandler's lifework CAMPAIGNS.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Napolean by a prominent Napoleonic historian.
5 July 2011
Format:Paperback
This is a nice concise history of Napolean. Although Napolean caused war and untold millions of deaths, he upended the dynastic dictatorships that prevented change in Europe. So Napolean, along with creating world revolution also changed the political landscape.
This read, along with the summary and concise information on Napolean was very informative and interesting to read. This book was divided up into six chapters and broke down Napolean's history into readable chapters.
Chapters include Napolean's family history, his training as an officer, his rise and exploits, and finally his downfall and abdication, and the art of war. This was an easy and informative read, by a very dedicated Napoleanic historian. I wish the author reviewed the polical consequences of Napolean's 22 years on the public front.
This read, along with the summary and concise information on Napolean was very informative and interesting to read. This book was divided up into six chapters and broke down Napolean's history into readable chapters.
Chapters include Napolean's family history, his training as an officer, his rise and exploits, and finally his downfall and abdication, and the art of war. This was an easy and informative read, by a very dedicated Napoleanic historian. I wish the author reviewed the polical consequences of Napolean's 22 years on the public front.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Chandler and Napoleon - A Great Buy
7 Jan 2005
Format:Paperback
The editorial review of "Napoleon" reveals much about the author of this excellent and informative work. "David Chandler has long been regarded as the greatest interpreter in modern times of the Napoleonic Era. His studies of the campaigns and tactics of Napoleon Bonaparte have set the standard for all subsequent writers."
As I look at my wall, I notice a certificate signed by David from the International Napoleonic Society in Canada. David, a Fellow of the noted Royal Historical Society at the University of London, has devoted much of his life to the study and research of Napoleon.
The 208 page book by Dr. Chandler is concerned in part with the sixty battles which Napoleon was engaged in from his early years in Corsica to his final military battle years later. Each battle is scientifically covered with an emphasis on their impact on later historical development and the character of Napoleon both in his personal and military life.
The work is a masterpiece of clear and concise research which seems to place the reader beside Napoleon in all his vivid exploits. I have been fortunate to use this text in my teaching and have yet to find a student who does not praise the exceptional volume.
David has written over 27 books on Napoleonic studies, the Marlburian Period and World War II. For his exceptional work in the field of history and literature, he has been awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of Poland.
In 1991 he was awarded the Doctorate of Letters by Oxford University. Only five such degrees have been awarded by Oxford in military history since 1900. "He has [also] held three Visiting Professorships in the USA - at Ohio State (1970), at the VMI (1988) and US Marine Corps University (1991).
This work is a must for any military historian and war scholar. It is also certainly worth the price of $19.95.
Dr. Carl Edwin Lindgren
Professor of Military History
Member, Royal Historical Society (London)
Fellow, International Napoleonic Society
As I look at my wall, I notice a certificate signed by David from the International Napoleonic Society in Canada. David, a Fellow of the noted Royal Historical Society at the University of London, has devoted much of his life to the study and research of Napoleon.
The 208 page book by Dr. Chandler is concerned in part with the sixty battles which Napoleon was engaged in from his early years in Corsica to his final military battle years later. Each battle is scientifically covered with an emphasis on their impact on later historical development and the character of Napoleon both in his personal and military life.
The work is a masterpiece of clear and concise research which seems to place the reader beside Napoleon in all his vivid exploits. I have been fortunate to use this text in my teaching and have yet to find a student who does not praise the exceptional volume.
David has written over 27 books on Napoleonic studies, the Marlburian Period and World War II. For his exceptional work in the field of history and literature, he has been awarded the Gold Cross of Merit of Poland.
In 1991 he was awarded the Doctorate of Letters by Oxford University. Only five such degrees have been awarded by Oxford in military history since 1900. "He has [also] held three Visiting Professorships in the USA - at Ohio State (1970), at the VMI (1988) and US Marine Corps University (1991).
This work is a must for any military historian and war scholar. It is also certainly worth the price of $19.95.
Dr. Carl Edwin Lindgren
Professor of Military History
Member, Royal Historical Society (London)
Fellow, International Napoleonic Society
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