Fetch In The Words Of Napoleon: The Emperor Day By Day Edited By Robert Matteson Johnston Visible In Copy

very enjoyable book. Almost the perfect loo book for any Napoleonic enthusiast or anyone interested in the dynamic Napoleonic period, The idea here is that we get a little bit of Napoleon's writing or dictated conversation every day for the period, from the first arrival of the Young Lt.
in France to the exile on St, Helena. For the reader with a good concept of the overall history of the era, the daily machinations of the General will be a revelation.
I was aware that Napoleon played a little bit fast and loose with the truth but I was still a bit staggered that almost every page feature a falsehood of some kind, and many his constant admonitions to his Marshalls and Minister to lie even more!.
Napoleon was constantly trying to make his legend even more legendary in constant "spin" mode as we would call it today,
It's all in here The Revolution, Toulon, Italy , Josephine, The Great Battles, the spanish Mess, the Russian Goosechase, The German/Austrian Revenge, Waterloo and exile.
But the stops along the way are fascinating too, Egypt. The Creation of the Code Napoleon, The Killing of the Duc D'Enghien, Each element get mentioned somewhere, I chose to read the book as a stream of consciousness, relying on my extensive knowledge of the period to help me understand the references, but there is apage ! "Biographical Notes" section for those who are now to the era.

With the use of the notes and some guidance about the level of dissembling and prevarication, this could be a fine book for a junior reader.
For the Gamer/Modeller/Military Enthusiast, this is a real joy to read, Not that Scenarios or Dioramas will be improved, but the reader will find a real connection to the period, reading a daily record of events.
This is great for getting a real feel for the period, and the man who caused all the agitation, A strong rec. In the Words of the Emperor is a startling insight into the life and deeds of Napoleon, Derived from Napoleon's extensive correspondence

and his other writings and recorded speech, this valuable compilation acts as a diary or journal encompassing the whole of the emperor's life.
Napoleon's own words as recorded on a particular day are set down as entries', and these offer a unique glimpse into the major events of the Napoleonic period.
The diary reveals Napoleon's thoughts and actions as his great life unfolded, and throw light on his attitudes to war, politics and the many varied personalities who surrounded or opposed him.
As entries appear on an almost daily basis, the reader has the opportunity to trace the surging course of events as they happened, and to follow the rise and fall of the French emperor.
Philip Haythornthwaite has provided a fascinating Introduction which looks at Napoleon's writings and details the emperor's capacity for unremitting labor, This book was my gift from my kids they bought it for me when we went to Paris at the museam, Much of Paris is to his credit, He wonbattles and is considered a great general,

"The influence of words over men is astounding!"

The quote is from his diary, makes me want to start one.