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  • Napoleon

    In Napoleon, National Book Award winner J. Christopher Herold tells the fascinating story of a legendary leader who changed the world in every aspect - political, cultural, military, and commercial. Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from common origins to the pinnacle of power, as well as his defeat at Waterloo, still influences our daily lives, from the map of Europe to the metric system. Here's the ... Read more

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  • The Battle of Waterloo

    "My system has changed - no more war, no more conquests," Napoleon announced after his escape from Elba in 1815. In the space of what is now known as the Hundred Days, the deposed French emperor was to demonstrate that nothing had changed. Only forty-six, he still possessed the ambition that made Europe quake at the news of his return to France, the magnetism that made men offering undying ... Read more

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  • Mind of Napoleon

    A Selection of His Written and Spoken Words

    This collection of written and spoken statements of Napoleon serves not as an historical record or analysis, but as insight into the mind and character of a fascinating historical figure. It demonstrates the luminous strength and almost supernatural power of Napoleon's mind, displaying an exceptional energy in thought as well as action.The selections are edited and organized topically to offer a ... Read more

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  • Bonaparte in Egypt

    This classic study of the French occupation of Egypt presents a lucid and comprehensive account of Napoleon's stunning victories and devastating losses.Originally published in 1962, J. Christopher Herold's Bonaparte in Egypt is considered the definitive modern account of this extraordinary campaign. In an elegantly written and detailed study, Herold covers all aspects of Bonaparte's expedition: ... Read more

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  • Joan, Maid of France

    Acclaimed author J. Christopher Herold wrote extensively on French Historical subjects for an adult audience, but here gives a fascinating account of the life of Joan of Arc for a younger audience. ... Read more

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  • Mistress To An Age: A Life Of Madame De Staël

    GERMAINE DE STAËL: Mistress to an Age.An aristocrat and daughter of great wealth, she assisted at the birth of the French Revolution; her days and nights a turmoil of political and amorous intrigue, she wrote novels at the breakfast table and pamphlets while she changed her clothes. Disciple of constancy and the grand passion, she carried on ardent, profound love affairs with four brilliant, ... Read more

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  • The Swiss Without Halos

    A fascinating and unbiased account of the Swiss people, their history and customs, their literature, art and science, religious turmoil and economic problems."Don't sell this as a travel book. Actually, I could wish for a little more of that aura, but since it is not intended as such, that is mere quibbling. For here is an intellectual approach to the history, the geography, the political ... Read more

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  • Bonaparte In Egypt [Illustrated Edition]

    Includes over 30 illustrations and 5 maps.Originally published in 1962, J. Christopher Herold's Bonaparte in Egypt is the best modern account of this extraordinary campaign. In a detailed study, elegantly written, Herold covers all aspects of Bonaparte's expedition: military, political, and cultural. It was a bold adventure, full of drama, topped and tailed by the extremes of total triumph and ... Read more

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    Napoleon

    Narrated by Paul Woodson ...
    Series series American Heritage

    Unabridged

    11 hours 9 min

    Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from common origins to the pinnacle of power, as well as his defeat at Waterloo, still influences our daily lives, from the map of Europe to the metric system. Here's the fascinating story of the great soldier-statesman. ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

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    Looking into the past, the Crusades seem incomprehensible. What combination of religious fervor, hatred of people of different faiths, and gall led Europeans of 1100 AD to make their way thousands of miles to conquer the Holy Land? Why did they continue for 200 years? How did the Crusades change the world?The intriguing story is peppered with colorful characters. Over the centuries, this well ... Read more

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    The Best of American Heritage: Lincoln

    Narrated by David Drummond ...
    Series series American Heritage

    Unabridged

    4 hours 24 min

    Some of America's foremost historians—including James M. McPherson, Allan Nevins, and Stephen B. Oates—recount the extraordinary life of Abraham Lincoln in this collection of the best essays from sixty years of American Heritage. Lincoln, the book argues, ". . . evolved into nothing less than an apostle for the sanctity of the Union, the ethic of majority rule, and the dreams of freedom and ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

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    Henry VIII

    Narrated by Sarah Nichols ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 10 min

    Henry VIII ruled England from 1509 to 1547. As a young man, he was fond of sports and hunting, and was said to be uncommonly handsome. Standing more than six feet tall, he loomed large in the lives and minds of his subjects as he navigated his country through the tricky diplomatic and military hazards of the sixteenth century.A man of enormous appetites, Henry conducted affairs with many women, ... Read more

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