The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words - Paperback

The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words is a book by R. M. Johnston that provides a first-hand account of Napoleon Bonaparte's life, as written by the man himself. The book is a collection of Napoleon's personal diary entries, letters, and other writings that offer insights into his thoughts, actions, and motivations. The diary entries cover a wide range of topics, from his military campaigns and political maneuvers to his personal relationships and daily routines. The book also includes historical context and commentary from the author, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Napoleon's life and legacy. Overall, The Corsican is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Napoleon's life and impact on European history.1930. The book, with the exception of the few bracketed passages, is derived entirely from Napoleon's own words, written and spoken and in journal form. What truth this book conveys is not to be sought according to those rules for the treatment of historical documents which it avowedly contravenes, but in such psychological illumination of a great career and character as the method employed has rendered possible. For objectively Napoleon rarely, if ever, speaks the truth; yet subjectively how can he speak otherwise?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.