jjares reviewed Napoleon?s Escape from Elba: The History of the French Emperor?s Return from Exile and the Road to Waterloo on + 3413 more book reviews
Seeing this title, I realized I didn't know the story of Naponeon's defeat and exit to Elba. I was surprised to find out how the Allied group defeated Napoleon (other than the Duke of Ellington and Waterloo). Therefore, this was a story I wanted to read.
The author did a masterful job of setting the scene and showing how Napoleon eventually lost France. I didn't know (or forgot) that when Napoleon escaped Elba Island, he was taken to a further island (5000 miles from France).
This story covered some interesting facts about Napoleon. He divorced Josephine because he didn't get an heir, and being the proud man he was, he had to blame his wife. He married an Austrian to cement ties with this former foe. When it was time for her to join Napoleon in exile, she passed on the opportunity, saying she had a new love. Ouch.
It is interesting and well-worth reading.
The author did a masterful job of setting the scene and showing how Napoleon eventually lost France. I didn't know (or forgot) that when Napoleon escaped Elba Island, he was taken to a further island (5000 miles from France).
This story covered some interesting facts about Napoleon. He divorced Josephine because he didn't get an heir, and being the proud man he was, he had to blame his wife. He married an Austrian to cement ties with this former foe. When it was time for her to join Napoleon in exile, she passed on the opportunity, saying she had a new love. Ouch.
It is interesting and well-worth reading.
