The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte, Emperor of the French
With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution

A detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821) containing a review of the French Revolution, first published in 1827.

Walter Scott (Author)

9781108023153, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 2 December 2010

398 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.3 cm, 0.5 kg

Sir Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a prolific Scottish poet and historical novelist who was one of the most popular romantic novelists of the nineteenth century. After studying law at Edinburgh University, Scott first started writing at the age of 25. Having made his name as a poet, he wrote the phenomenally successful novel Waverley in 1814 and was made a baronet in 1820. These volumes, first published in 1827, contain Scott's detailed biography of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821). Including a detailed review of the French Revolution, Scott focuses on Napoleon's legacy to France and his military genius, purposefully remaining non-partisan and discussing Napoleon's life and achievements without bias. The result of extensive research and correspondence with Napoleon's surviving colleagues, these volumes were extremely successful and remain valuable for the study of Napoleon's life and changing public reaction. Volume 4 covers 1798–1800, including Napoelon's Egyptian campaign.

1. Retrospect
2. View of the respective situations of Great Britain and France, at the period of Napoleon's return from Italy
3. French naval squadron
4. Discussion concerning the alleged poisoning of the sick in the hospitals at Jaffa
5. Retrospect of public events since the departure of Napoleon for Egypt
6. General rejoicing on the return of Buonaparte
7. Effects of the victory of the 18th and 19th Brumaire
8. Proceedings of Buonaparte in order to consolidate his power
9. The Chief Consul leaves Paris on 6th May 1800
10. Napoleon offers, and the Austrian Envoy accepts, a new treaty
11. Internal government of France
12. Return to the external relations of France
13. Preparations made for the invasion of Britain.

Subject Areas: European history [HBJD]