The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by William Milligan Sloane This life of Napoleon was first published in 1896 as a book: for the years 1895-96 it ran as a serial in the pages of the Century Magazine. Judging from the sales, it has been read by many tens if not hundreds of thousands of readers; and it has been extensively noticed in the critical journals of both worlds. Throughout these fourteen years the demand has been very large and steady, considering the size and cost of the volumes. Both publishers and author have determined therefore that a library edition was desired by the public, and in that confidence the book has been partly rewritten and entirely remade. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

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Reproduction of the original: The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV by William Milligan Sloane

Milligan Sloane's biography of Napoleon Bonaparte. This book covers both Napoleon's exile to Elba in 1814 and his death on the island of Saint Helena in 1821. Only two examples of the political climate Sloane examines during this time period in Europe are the Congress of Vienna and attempts to restore the Bourbon monarchy in France. He also looks into Napoleon's personal life, focusing on his contacts with his second wife Marie Louise and his attempts to make apologies with his son, who the Allies had installed on the throne of Rome. Sloane examines Napoleon's futile attempt to restore power during the Hundred Days, which led to his final defeat at the Battle of Waterloo. He continues by discussing Napoleon's banishment to Saint Helena, where he lived out the rest of his days. Sloane describes Napoleon's routine activities on the island, his contacts with his friends, and his worsening health. Sloane, in his overall appraisal of Napoleon's life and contributions, focuses on both his military and political achievements as well as his interpersonal relationships and challenges. One of the most significant figures in contemporary history is presented in the book in a multifaceted light.