The Burlesque Napoleon: The Story Of The Life And The Kingship Of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte

By Philip Walsingham Sergeant and Sergeant Philip Walsingham

Book Overview

""The Burlesque Napoleon: The Story Of The Life And The Kingship Of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte"" is a historical biography written by Philip W. Sergeant. The book chronicles the life of Jerome Napoleon Bonaparte, the younger brother of the famous French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite being initially dismissed as a frivolous and incompetent ruler, Jerome went on to become the King of Westphalia, a kingdom created by his brother in 1807. The book explores Jerome's tumultuous personal life and his struggles to maintain his position as a monarch amidst political upheavals and wars. Sergeant draws on a wealth of primary sources and historical accounts to paint a vivid portrait of this often-overlooked figure in Napoleonic history. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in European history, the Napoleonic era, or the lives of lesser-known historical figures.Youngest Brother Of Napoleon The Great.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: 1417966408
• ISBN13: 9781417966400
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"