Napoleon's British visitors and captives, 1801-1815 (eBook)

Exploring British Perspectives on Napoleonic Captivity

John Goldworth Alger (Autor)

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2023
254 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633953523-7 (EAN)

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In "Napoleon's British Visitors and Captives, 1801-1815," John Goldworth Alger meticulously explores the often-overlooked interactions between British subjects and the French Emperor during the Napoleonic Wars. Through a rigorous examination of letters, diaries, and contemporary accounts, Alger reveals the complex dynamics of diplomacy, cultural exchange, and personal relationships that flourished, despite the backdrop of conflict. The narrative is characterized by its intricate prose and keen attention to socio-political subtleties, placing these encounters within the broader context of early 19th-century European history. John Goldworth Alger, a prominent historian specializing in Napoleonic studies, draws on his extensive knowledge of military conflicts and personal narratives, enriched by a fascination with the human experience during times of upheaval. Alger's academic background and earlier works on British and French relations inform his comprehensive analysis, as he seeks to illuminate the character of Napoleon not merely as a general but as a figure entwined in the lives of those he encompassed. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the complexities of history and the nuanced interplay between personal and political narratives. Scholars and general readers alike will find great value in Alger's insightful blend of biography, history, and cultural discourse, uncovering the unique perspectives that emerged from this turbulent period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1769-1821 • 1799-1815 • 1800s literature • 19th century captivity • authorship • British • British captivity narratives • British historical narratives • British visitors France • british writers • Consulate and First Empire • cultural exchanges Napoleonic era • Emperor of the French • European History • France • French Empire interactions • historical research method • History • History of France • Literary criticism • Literary History • literature exploration • Military history insights • Napoleon I • Napoleonic captive experiences • Napoleonic era literature • Napoleonic literature • personal accounts war • political conflict impact • Relations with British