A Short Life of Napoleon Bonaparte is a biography written by Ida M. Tarbell that explores the life and legacy of the famous French military leader and emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Napoleon's life, from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his rise to power as a military leader and eventual downfall at the Battle of Waterloo. Tarbell delves into Napoleon's military campaigns, political strategies, and personal relationships, providing readers with a detailed and nuanced understanding of the man behind the legend. Throughout the book, Tarbell also examines the impact that Napoleon had on France and the wider world, as well as the enduring legacy of his leadership and military tactics. A Short Life of Napoleon Bonaparte is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in history, military strategy, or the life of one of the most influential figures in European history.1895. With 250 illustrations from the Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard's collection of Napoleon engravings, supplemented by pictures from the collections of Prince Victor Napoleon, Prince Roland Bonaparte, Baron Larrey and others. Tarbell was doing graduate work in French Revolution-era women's history in Paris and to pay for her living expenses she wrote articles for American papers and magazines. Her series on Napoleon for McClure's Syndicate gained both Tarbell and McClure's wide acclaim. The series was published as this book and was a commercial success. Tarbell went on to further fame, becoming one of the original muckrakers for her role in helping to shut down the Standard Oil monopoly. Partial Contents: Youth and Early Surroundings; In Paris; Robespierre; Courtship and Marriage; Italian Campaign; Return to Paris; Statesman and Lawgiver; Return of the Emigres; Opposition to the Centralization of the Government; Preparations for War with England; Emperor of the French People; Campaigns of 1805, 1806, 1807; Extension of Napoleon's Empire; Berlin Decree; Disasters in Spain; Talleyrand's Treachery; Divorce of Josephine; Trouble with the Pope; Russian Campaign; Campaign of 1813; Elba; Surrender to English; and The Second Funeral. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.