The Story of Napoleon

Name: The Story of Napoleon
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall
ISBN: 9781483012247

Author: Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

Series: Children’s Heroes Series

Narrator: David Thorn

Unabridged: 2 hr

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Alcazar AudioWorks

Published: 02/20/2014

Categories: Children's Nonfiction, Biographical, History, Canadian History

Synopsis

This thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power—from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his time as emperor of over half of Europe—focuses on Napoleon's military exploits, including his victories in battle after battle, his exile to the island of Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena.

About Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall

Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867–1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.

About David Thorn

David Thorn spent his childhood in the Channel Islands off the coast of France, was schooled in England, and then immigrated to the United States at the age of twenty-three. He is retired from international commerce and currently resides in California.

Reviews

Goodreads review by gloriabluestocking on May 08, 2018

4 stars, keeping in mind this is written for children. Necessarily simplified, but the writing was not dumbed-down, and it held my interest.......more

Goodreads review by Daniel Ray on March 01, 2024

A short, basic account of the feisty conqueror’s life and battles. I especially enjoyed listening to his adventures into Egypt and taking his army over the Alps into Prussia. It’s too bad for him he didn’t accept his first exile to the Italian islands of Elba. He could have lived out his life there......more

Goodreads review by Daniel on January 27, 2023

Audiobook. Pretty easy and factual.......more

Goodreads review by Roberto on July 17, 2022

Book 179 out of 200 books "The Story of Napoleon" by HE Marshall A Children's tale in only about 40 pages in my edition, "The Story of Napoleon" is A children's work by HE Marshall, a Scottish historian, who aims on teaching the French Emperor Napoleon on a bright light to children interested in histo......more

Goodreads review by Sotiris on October 17, 2023

"The Story of Napoleon" by H.E. Marshall offers a concise and engaging account of Napoleon Bonaparte's life and the impact of his era, making it an excellent introduction to this iconic historical figure. Marshall's narrative skillfully captures the rise and fall of Napoleon, making the book a compe......more