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Napoleon Bonaparte's ascent to power was meteoric. Ever the outsider and regarded by many as an upstart, his extraordinary determination, courage, and tactical skill saw him rise from ordinary beginnings to become the greatest military commander of his age. A brigadier general by the age of 24, crowned Emperor of France by age 35, he had conquered most of the countries of Europe by the time he was 45.

Napoleon Bonaparte, born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, emerged as a prominent figure during the French Revolution. His family, of modest means, ensured he received a good education. At nine, he was sent to study in France, where he excelled in military studies. By 1785, he was a second lieutenant in artillery.Napoleon's career advanced rapidly during the Revolution. He was promoted to captain in 1792 and earned fame by recapturing Toulon from the British in 1793, leading to his promotion to brigadier general.In 1795, his decisive action against royalist insurgents in Paris ...

These are entirely Napoleon Bonaparte's own words, written and spoken, and collected in journal form. A particular focus here has been put on Napoleon's writings that pertain to military and state matters. The dates in terms of the revolutionary calendar have been modernized, and names and titles of individuals mentioned have been maintained with no attempt at uniformity. This production was begun on the 250th year of Napoleon's birth.

Napoléon Bonaparte : un des plus grands leaders n'ayant jamais existé. Un essor irrépressible le mena de l'école militaire au trône d'Empereur des Français, puis à la conquête de l'Europe, avant la défaite de 1815. Objet d'une légende dorée comme d'une légende noire, exemple d'une volonté de fer et stratège de génie, Napoléon a changé le cours de l'Histoire. On étudie ses campagnes dans toutes les écoles de stratégie, sa politique libérale a eu une influence mondiale, et il reste une des figures les plus controversées de l'Occident.

A collection of maxims that directed the military operations of the greatest captain of modern times cannot fail to prove of great use to such young officers as really desire a knowledge of the art of war.  

Lettres d'amour de Napoleon Bonaparte a Josephine de Beauharnais. Adaptation et Recit de David Serero.

"The Prince" is the most famous of Machiavelli's works; it gives very clear, precise and realistic instructions on how to gain and maintain power, fortune, and glory, sometimes at the expense of others. Written in 1513, it is one of the most feared and hated political treatises, taken to be the first work in which the effect the leader desires to achieve is taken as more important than any abstract ideal or ethical value that might prevent him from taking immoral action.

Napoléon Ier, empereur des Français, ne peut laisser personne indifférent. Enfant, on est fasciné par l'épopée de ses conquêtes européennes, relayées par de beaux romans d'aventures. Adulte, on s'essaie à évaluer sa profonde transformation de la société française. On croit ainsi avoir tout lu ou tout appris sur lui grâce aux milliers d'ouvrages qui abordent le moindre aspect de sa vie et de destinée incroyable.

Ready yourself for this carefully crafted collection of quotes from some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen! Featuring world-famous playwrights, philosophers, activists, Presidents and physicists, from Churchill and Shakespeare to Gandhi and Einstein, this is an entertaining and inspiring compilation covering everything from Ancient Rome to modern-day Britain.

Pour apprendre la stratégie, qu'elle soit militaire, sociale ou quotidienne, ce sont les enseignements des plus grands qui mettent sur la voie de façon efficace. Le général, stratège et philosophe Sun Tzu a inspiré les plus grandes figures militaires et politiques, en passant par l'entreprenariat ; "l'Art de la guerre" est fait de maximes qui peuvent s'appliquer tant au champ de bataille qu'au quotidien.

Here is the recently discovered novella by one of the world's most notorious historical figures.

Triumphant on the field of battle, Clisson turns his back on worldly success, falls in love, and marries Eugénie. But how long will their love survive?

The tragic story of Clisson and Eugénie, written in an eloquently romantic style true to its period, offers the reader a fascinating insight into how the young Napoleon viewed love, women, and military life.

The frontiers of states are either large rivers, or chains of mountains, or deserts. Of all these obstacles to the march of an army, the most difficult to overcome is the desert; mountains come next, and broad rivers occupy the third place.

Uno de los personajes más importantes del siglo XIX y todavía vigente. Aqui su vida y su tiempo. Francia y Europa. Batallas iconicas y derrotas estrepitosas. El estratega, el hombre de Estado, el mito y la leyenda.

Seleccionámos para si 600 grandes citações de grandes líderes, para o ajudar a desenvolver a sua própria liderança ou a compreender melhor a sociedade em que vivemos. Ter um grande sentido de liderança pode inspirar grandes homens e mulheres nas suas acções, nos seus pensamentos, nas suas vidas, e nas vidas de muitas pessoas à sua volta. A liderança é também definida como um processo de influência social no qual uma pessoa pode alistar a ajuda e o apoio de outros para a realização de uma tarefa comum.

Aprenda estratégia com 300 citações de Napoleão Bonaparte, Sun Tzu e Maquiavelli. "O Príncipe" é a mais famosa das obras de Maquiavel; dá instruções muito claras, precisas e realistas sobre como ganhar e manter o poder, a fortuna e a glória, por vezes à custa de outros. Escrito em 1513, é um dos tratados políticos mais temidos e odiados, considerado como sendo o primeiro trabalho em que o efeito que o líder deseja alcançar é tomado como mais importante do que qualquer ideal abstracto ou valor ético que o possa impedir de tomar medidas imorais.

Conquistar el mundo quizá sea más fácil que conquistar la posteridad. Napoleón, que acarició lo primero, ha conseguido sobradamente lo segundo. Seductor como un encantador de serpientes, cruel tirano y, a la vez, heraldo del mensaje liberador de la Revolución Francesa, genio militar y visionario, su figura ha fascinado a partidarios y detractores por igual.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected some of the most important and iconic speeches of all time and presented them in this series.

Les Grands Discours de Guerre de Napoleon Bonaparte (1779-1821), interprétés en français par David Serero. 

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military figures ever. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution, after which he kept on soaring higher and higher until he was crowned Emperor of the French. He then moved on to gain control of the whole of continental Europe, before the ultimate defeat of 1815. Today, his campaigns are studied in every military school, his liberal politics have had a strong legacy worldwide, and he remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in Western history.

Pièce de théâtre en un acte écrite par Napoléon Bonaparte en 1793, et interprétée ici par François Périer. "Le Souper de Beaucaire" est un pamphlet politique écrit dans sa jeunesse par Napoléon Bonaparte en 1793, sous la Terreur, qui venait d'être envoyé dans le Midi, et notamment à Toulon, par le gouvernement pour réprimer les révoltes locales. En juillet 1793, le capitaine Napoléon Bonaparte est officier d'artillerie, sous le commandement du général Jean-François Carteaux.