Napoleon the Third: A Biography - Paperback

Napoleon the Third: A Biography is a book written by Edmund B. D'Auvergne, which provides a detailed account of the life of Napoleon III, the last emperor of France. The book covers his early years, his rise to power, his reign as emperor, and his eventual downfall. The author begins by exploring Napoleon III's childhood and upbringing, including his relationship with his famous uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte. He then delves into Napoleon III's political career, which began with his failed coup attempt in 1836 and continued with his eventual ascension to the French throne in 1852. Throughout the book, D'Auvergne examines Napoleon III's policies and decisions, including his foreign policy initiatives and his domestic reforms. He also provides insight into Napoleon III's personal life, including his relationships with his wives and mistresses. The book concludes with Napoleon III's defeat in the Franco-Prussian War and his subsequent exile to England. D'Auvergne's biography provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of France's most complex and controversial leaders.1929. Throughout the middle decades of the last century, Louis Napoleon Bonaparte held the center of the world's stage. To many of his contemporaries he appeared the archenemy of Europe, as one who might at any moment let loose his legions to bring all the nations beneath his sway. Everybody allowed that his career was of the most romantic. By a stretch of language he might have been said to have spent half his time in prison and half on the throne. He was the adventurer triumphant beyond the wildest dreams of adventurers, the parvenu arrived at heights of glory rarely to be attained by the legitimate heirs of age-long dynasties. The Contents are divided into three parts: The Pretender; The Autocrat; and The Liberal Emperor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.