The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 - Paperback

The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 is a biography written by Sir Dunbar Plunket Barton. The book explores the life of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French Marshal who later became the King of Sweden and Norway. Bernadotte was born in 1763 and served in the French army during the Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks to become a Marshal of France and was eventually chosen by the Swedish parliament to be their crown prince. Bernadotte accepted the offer, converted to Protestantism, and moved to Sweden. He went on to become a popular and successful king, overseeing significant reforms and modernization in both Sweden and Norway. The book provides a detailed account of Bernadotte's life, including his military career, his political achievements, and his personal life. It also examines the historical context of the time, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Overall, The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating historical figure.1929. With portraits and illustrations. The story of Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most controversial marshals, who rose through the ranks to become King Charles XIV of Sweden and, while regarded as a traitor by the French, began a long new royal dynasty that is still in existence today.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.