The Mentor: Napoleon Bonaparte, Serial No. 38
by Ida M. Tarbell (1857–1944)
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- 12 chapters
- Reading level: 8th & 9th grade
"The Mentor: Napoleon Bonaparte, Serial No. 38" by Ida M. Tarbell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This insightful work delves into the life and legacy of one of history's most compelling figures, Napoleon Bonaparte, exploring his rise from humble beginnings to becoming the Emperor of France. The book examines his military prowess, political acumen, and the significant impact he had on Europe and the world at large. In this biography, Tarbell recounts Napoleon's tumultuous journey, highlighting key moments such as his early military campaigns in Italy, his declaration as First Consul and later Emperor, and his ambitious attempts to expand the French Empire. The narrative also details his ultimate downfall, including the catastrophic invasion of Russia and his eventual defeat at Waterloo. Tarbell portrays Napoleon as a complex character filled with ambition, brilliance, and flaws, offering readers a nuanced perspective on his life, the political landscape of his era, and his enduring influence on modern governance and military strategy.
- Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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Napoleon the Opportunist
It is quite fair, I think, to characterize his early career as that of an adventurer. He was watching for a chance, and had determined to take it, regardless of where it offered itself. It was at a moment when he was in disgrace for having refused the orders of his superiors in the army that the chance he wanted came.
The convention in which at that moment the French government centered was attacked by the revolting Parisians. Bonaparte had no particular sympathy with the convention,—in fact, he had more with the rebels,—but when one of his friends in the government who knew his ability as an artillery officer asked him to take charge of the force protecting the Tuilleries, where the convention sat, he accepted—with hesitation; but, having accepted, he did his work with a skill and daring that earned him his first important command, that of general in chief of the French Army of the Interior. Four months later he was made commander in chief of the Army of Italy, the army that was disputing the conquest of northern Italy with Austria.
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This free edition of The Mentor: Napoleon Bonaparte, Serial No. 38 by Ida M. Tarbell comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #49810, released 2015-08-29. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - European, History - Modern (1750+), History - Warfare.
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