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Napoleon #3
Napoléon, t3 : l'empereur des rois
It is 1806 and Napoleon is master of an empire covering half of Europe. He subdues kings, conquers woman and defies the Pope himself over the Continental Blockade. In this dazzling mix of history and creativity, Max Gallo brilliantly recreates the most pivotal and turbulent years of the Little Corporal's reign, ending with his 500,000 strong army's march into Russia in 1812. Shifting between the battlefield and the bedroom, we follow every step of Napoleon's relentless pursuit of power.
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First published January 1, 2000
About the author
Max Gallo
380 books100 followersHe was a French writer, historian and politician.
The son of Italian immigrants, Max Gallo's early career was in journalism. At the time he was a Communist (until 1956). In 1974, he joined the Socialist Party. On April 26, 2007, the French Academy recorded his candidacy for its Seat 24, formerly held by the late Jean-François Revel. He was elected to the French Academy on 31 May 2007.
The son of Italian immigrants, Max Gallo's early career was in journalism. At the time he was a Communist (until 1956). In 1974, he joined the Socialist Party. On April 26, 2007, the French Academy recorded his candidacy for its Seat 24, formerly held by the late Jean-François Revel. He was elected to the French Academy on 31 May 2007.
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September 19, 2019
Too many personal letters from Napoleon, not too much on campaigns and battles... focuses a bit too much in the personal side of Bonaparte.
May 16, 2022
My comments in video https://youtu.be/NVVim_d6Izc
He did more honor to Malraux than to Stendhal.
The French writer expert on Napoleon presents us with an ambitious work in which he presents the life of Napoleon. Written in the third person, with the addition of Napoleon's thoughts in italics, and some dialogues (which seem more like monologues because Napoleon hardly ever receives an answer) make the work seem like a documentary. In the video you can see other criticisms that I make as well as highlight some interesting reflections. I say that it does more honor to Malraux's dedication because it is equally focused on the hero without showing other interesting aspects of the time as Stendhal did, however, I would recommend reading it for the thoroughness and detail that it allows us to know.
I compare the work with that of Cesar by Colleen McCullough and I miss that figures other than Napoleon stand out. I would even like to see what Posteguillo would do.
I await his comments.
Hizo más honor a Malraux que a Stendhal.
El escritor frances experto en Napoleón nos presenta una obra ambiciosa en la que presenta la vida de Napoleón. Escrita en tercera persona, con añadidura en cursiva de los pensamientos de Napoleón, y algunos diálogos (que más parecen monólogos porque casi nunca Napoleón recibe respuesta) hacen que la obra parezca un documental. En el video podrán ver otras críticas que hago así como destaco algunas reflexiones interesantes. Digo que hace más honor a la dedicatoria de Malraux porque está igualmente centrada en el héroe sin mostrar otros aspectos interesantes de la época como sí hizo Stendhal, sin embargo, la recomendaría leer por la minuciosidad y detalle que nos permite conocer.
Comparo la obra con la de Cesar de Colleen McCullough y extraño que se destaquen otras figuras aparte de Napoleón. Incluso me gustaría ver lo que Posteguillo haría.
Espero sus comentarios.
He did more honor to Malraux than to Stendhal.
The French writer expert on Napoleon presents us with an ambitious work in which he presents the life of Napoleon. Written in the third person, with the addition of Napoleon's thoughts in italics, and some dialogues (which seem more like monologues because Napoleon hardly ever receives an answer) make the work seem like a documentary. In the video you can see other criticisms that I make as well as highlight some interesting reflections. I say that it does more honor to Malraux's dedication because it is equally focused on the hero without showing other interesting aspects of the time as Stendhal did, however, I would recommend reading it for the thoroughness and detail that it allows us to know.
I compare the work with that of Cesar by Colleen McCullough and I miss that figures other than Napoleon stand out. I would even like to see what Posteguillo would do.
I await his comments.
Hizo más honor a Malraux que a Stendhal.
El escritor frances experto en Napoleón nos presenta una obra ambiciosa en la que presenta la vida de Napoleón. Escrita en tercera persona, con añadidura en cursiva de los pensamientos de Napoleón, y algunos diálogos (que más parecen monólogos porque casi nunca Napoleón recibe respuesta) hacen que la obra parezca un documental. En el video podrán ver otras críticas que hago así como destaco algunas reflexiones interesantes. Digo que hace más honor a la dedicatoria de Malraux porque está igualmente centrada en el héroe sin mostrar otros aspectos interesantes de la época como sí hizo Stendhal, sin embargo, la recomendaría leer por la minuciosidad y detalle que nos permite conocer.
Comparo la obra con la de Cesar de Colleen McCullough y extraño que se destaquen otras figuras aparte de Napoleón. Incluso me gustaría ver lo que Posteguillo haría.
Espero sus comentarios.
December 4, 2024
Algunas de las batallas más grandes de la historia se describen en este libro. El autor captura la constante angustia del emperador, sus enormes facultades y fuerza no logran eliminar su fragilidad humana, siempre al borde del desastre, siempre a punto de perderlo todo y aún así, Napoleón, el hombre de las batallas y de las victorias dicta el destino de millones. Las aristocracias medievales aún nada pueden contra el furor republicano y revolucionario convertido en un hombre Corso.
July 18, 2026
(read in french)
I found this one significantly easier to read than the 2 first ones (but still not a 5 star!). I guess the more romantic intrigue around Joséphine and his next wife made it a less constantly-in-war episode of Napoleon's life. Even though war is omnipresent. Still very well documented and even though it's not the most thrilling writing style, I really want to know what happens next. So I keep reading :)
My opinions are similar to my previous reviews.
I found this one significantly easier to read than the 2 first ones (but still not a 5 star!). I guess the more romantic intrigue around Joséphine and his next wife made it a less constantly-in-war episode of Napoleon's life. Even though war is omnipresent. Still very well documented and even though it's not the most thrilling writing style, I really want to know what happens next. So I keep reading :)
My opinions are similar to my previous reviews.
August 28, 2018
Très bonne biographie sur Napoléon
On se retrouve dans l'intimité de l'Empereur, on ne rentre pas trop dans le détail donc se lit comme un roman. Vraiment abouti.
On se retrouve dans l'intimité de l'Empereur, on ne rentre pas trop dans le détail donc se lit comme un roman. Vraiment abouti.
December 30, 2018
Génial, tellement inspirant. Napoléon, I love you!
August 21, 2019
Wonder life of Napoleon...
January 17, 2021
3.6 - jak do tej pory najsłabszy z tomów
March 29, 2023
Qu'une envie, la suite. Tout au long du récit on reste dans la soif d'apprendre l'histoire de cet homme. Bravo au conteur.
Écouté en Version audible.
Écouté en Version audible.
January 22, 2024
JAK MNIE TO BOLI ŻE JA WIEM CO BĘDZIE DALEJ (boli w ch*j)
April 26, 2015
Napoleon was simply one of the greatest warriors and statesmen the world has ever known. If in doubt just read up on the changes he made to the island of Malta in just three days. Amazing, all four of them.
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January 7, 2011Another great insightful read about Napoleon
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