Godina izdanja: Ostalo
ISBN: 978-0-451-53165-0
Jezik: Engleski
Autor: Strani

Felix Markham - NAPOLEON


A highly acclaimed, comprehensive single-volume biography written by the distinguished Oxford historian Felix Markham. Originally published in 1963, the widely circulated 2010 Signet Classics mass-market paperback edition features an afterword by noted Napoleonic scholar Steve Englund.

The book is famously recognized as the central inspiration for director Stanley Kubrick’s legendary, unproduced film project about the French emperor, leading to direct correspondence between Kubrick and Markham during the script`s development.



Book Overview & Key Details

• The Narrative: The biography reconstructs Napoleon Bonaparte`s life and enduring legend. It charts his journey from a military leader and ruler to his personal romances, ultimate downfall, and exile.
• Primary Sources: Markham built his vivid account using intimate, decoded documents. These include the personal letters of Napoleon`s second wife, Marie-Louise, and the private diaries of Grand Marshal Bertrand, who stayed by Napoleon`s side during his final exile on St. Helena.
• Acclaim: The work has been widely praised by critics, including the Los Angeles Times, and has frequently been hailed as one of the most important single-volume pieces of literature on Napoleonic history.



Publisher: Signet Classics
ISBN: 978-0-451-53165-0
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Page Count: 368 pages