Eight Friends Of The Great (1910)

By William Prideaux Courtney

Book Overview

Eight Friends of the Great is a historical book written by William Prideaux Courtney and published in 1910. The book is about the eight friends of Napoleon Bonaparte who played a significant role in his life and career. The author explores the lives of these individuals and their relationship with Napoleon, providing insights into the political, social, and military aspects of the time. The friends include Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, Joachim Murat, Louis-Alexandre Berthier, Charles-Francois Lebrun, Michel Ney, Jean Lannes, Francois Joseph Lefebvre, and Andre Massena. The book covers their rise to power, their loyalty to Napoleon, and their ultimate downfall. The author also delves into the personalities and character traits of these individuals, making the book an engaging read for history enthusiasts. Overall, Eight Friends of the Great is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on the fascinating lives of some of the most influential figures of the Napoleonic era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110412114X
• ISBN13: 9781104121143
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"