Napoleon: The Mind Behind the Empire: Letters & Memoirs of an Emperor

This audiobook provides an intimate look into the mind of Napoleon Bonaparte through his own words and reflections. Curated from a vast array of historical literature, it focuses on Napoleon's personal thoughts, feelings, and perspectives on his life and career. The audiobook is organized thematically into chapters exploring Napoleon's upbringing and family relationships, his views on life, love, and women, his insights on leadership and human nature, and his opinions on national characteristics. Listeners are given a glimpse into Napoleon's self-awareness, ambitions, regrets, and even apprehensions, as expressed in his confidential letters, documents, and conversations. Spanning from his days as a young Corsican soldier to his final years in exile, this collection aims to unveil the complexity of Napoleon's inner world. From triumph to defeat, joy to despair, confidence to doubt, Napoleon's candid reflections reveal a man both flawed and brilliant. This audiobook provides a compelling window into the emperor's mind and spirit.

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Release date

Audiobook: November 23, 2023