The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)

"The Life of Napoleon I (Complete)" by J. Holland Rose is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This comprehensive biography explores the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, drawing from new materials sourced from British official records and contemporary historiography. The book delves into critical events and aspects of Napoleon's life, from his Corsican roots to his monumental impact on Europe. The opening of this work introduces readers to Napoleon’s tumultuous background, emphasizing the chaotic environment of Corsica during his youth amid the French Revolution. The narrative reflects on the early influences that shaped his character, including his family's history and the Corsican vendetta culture, which molded his fierce temperament. As we learn about his education in France and his conflicting emotions regarding his homeland and the revolution, Rose sets the stage for Napoleon's subsequent ascendancy as a military leader and statesman. Through this intricate exploration, Rose aims to provide insight into the complexity of Napoleon's ambitions and the socio-political climate that influenced his remarkable life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

John Holland Rose was an influential English historian who wrote famous biographies of William Pitt the Younger and of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. He also wrote a history of Europe, entitled The Development of the European Nations among other historical works. He was Vere Harmsworth Professor of Imperial and Naval History at the University of Cambridge between 1919 and his retirement in 1934.