Napoleon: Passion, Death and Resurrection 1815-1840 [Apr 19, 2018] Dwyer, Philip

About the Book

Napoleon: Passion, Death and Resurrection, 1815–1840 by Philip Dwyer is the final volume in his trilogy on the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. The book begins with Napoleon's defeat and imprisonment on Saint Helena and follows his final years in exile, his death and the development of the Napoleon legend after his death.

Napoleon in Exile

After his defeat in 1815, Napoleon was sent into exile on Saint Helena, where he remained until his death in 1821. Dwyer examines this period in detail, exploring Napoleon's life as a prisoner and the continuing fascination he held for people far beyond the island.

The book also examines Napoleon's relationships with his captors, followers and supporters, as well as the political and cultural environment surrounding his exile.

Death, Legacy and the Napoleon Myth

Dwyer goes beyond Napoleon's death to explore how his reputation and legend developed during the years that followed. The book considers the ways his supporters and later generations contributed to the construction of Napoleon's historical image.

Drawing on extensive research, the volume combines biography with political, social and cultural history to examine the closing chapter of Napoleon's life and the continuing influence of his legacy.

Key Features

Author: Philip Dwyer; Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte; Covers 1815–1840; Napoleon's exile on Saint Helena; His final years and death; Development of the Napoleon myth; French and European history; Political, social and cultural history; Final volume of Dwyer's Napoleon trilogy.

Who Is It For?

This book is suitable for readers interested in Napoleon Bonaparte, French history, European history, military history and historical biography. It is particularly useful for readers following Dwyer's three-volume study of Napoleon's life and legacy.

Product Details

Author: Philip Dwyer; Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing; Publication Date: 19 April 2018; Format: Hardcover; Pages: 416; ISBN: 9781408891759; Language: English; Edition: 1st Edition.

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