The History Of Napoleon Bonaparte

by John S.C. Abbott

"The history of Napoleon has often been written by his enemies," declares Abbott in the opening of his preface. "This narrative is from the pen of one who reveres and loves the Emperor." He describes the plan for the work as a "plain narrative of what Napoleon did, with the explanations which he gave of his conduct, and with the record of such well-authenticated anecdotes and remarkable sayings as illustrate his character." Regarding this sources, he states, "every incident here recorded, and every remark attributed to Napoleon, are well authenticated."

Excerpt:
Retreat of Sir John Moore - Dreadful Condition of Spain - Siege of Saragossa - Perilous Position of the Emperor - Austrian Alliance with England - Views of Alexander - Vigorous Preparations

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1855

About the author

John Stevens Cabot Abbott (Andover Theological Seminary; Bowdoin College, 1825) was a historian, Congregationalist pastor, and pedagogical writer. With his brothers, including Gorham and Jacob Abbott, he was a co-founder of Abbott Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies in New York City.