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MY DEAR --, -It is no easy task in this world to distinguish between what is great in it, and what is mean; and many and many is the puzzle that I have had in reading History (or the works of fiction which go by that name), to know whether I should laud up to the skies, and endeavor,... Read Full Overview

MY DEAR --, -It is no easy task in this world to distinguish between what is great in it, and what is mean; and many and many is the puzzle that I have had in reading History (or the works of fiction which go by that name), to know whether I should laud up to the skies, and endeavor,... Read Full Overview

"The Second Funeral of Napoleon" offers a fascinating glimpse into French history and the enduring legacy of Napoleon I. William Makepeace Thackeray's insightful commentary provides a unique perspective on the Emperor's death and the elaborate ceremonies surrounding his reburial... Read Full Overview

"The Second Funeral of Napoleon" by William Makepeace Thackeray offers a sharp and satirical commentary on the enduring legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. Through a series of letters to Miss Smith and the fictional "Chronicle of the Drum," Thackeray dissects the pomp, circumstance,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

The Second Funeral of Napoleon William Makepeace Thackeray our thousand years ago that famous tree was planted. At their very first lie, our first parents made for it, and there it is still the great Humbug Plant, stretching its wide arms, and sheltering beneath its leaves, as... Read Full Overview

"The Second Funeral of Napoleon" from William Makepeace Thackeray. English novelist of the 19th century (1811-1863).

The Second Funeral of Napoleon

The Second Funeral of Napoleon By William Makepeace Thackeray The Second Funeral of Napoleon William Makepeace Thackeray A second edition of the Quarto appeared in 1600, Printed by Valentine Simms for Thomas Millington. Otherwise the titles are the same. This is a careless reprint... Read Full Overview

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was an English novelist of the 19th century. He was famous for his satirical works, particularly Vanity Fair (1847), a panoramic portrait of English society. Thackeray began as a satirist and parodist, with a sneaking fondness for roguish... Read Full Overview