The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III — Print + Ebook
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The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III — Print + Ebook
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A brilliant ruler. A collapsing empire. The final struggle for power, in print and as an ebook.
Alan Strauss-Schom's The Shadow Emperor is a richly detailed biography of Napoleon III, the enigmatic ruler who transformed France, reshaped Europe and left one of the most complex legacies of the nineteenth century. Drawing on extensive archival research, Strauss-Schom follows Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte from his early years in exile and his ambitious rise to power through his reign as Emperor of the French to his dramatic downfall after defeat in the Franco-Prussian War. Moving beyond the familiar caricature of a failed Bonaparte, he presents a nuanced portrait of a visionary modernizer, political strategist and controversial leader.
- A biography of Napoleon III, the first president and last emperor of France
- A sweeping look at nineteenth-century politics, modernization, diplomacy, war and imperial ambition
- A meticulously researched portrait of one of Europe's most misunderstood rulers
What's in this bundle
- The print edition of The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III, in Paperback or Hardcover (your choice)
- The EPUB ebook: DRM-free, works with Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books and all major e-readers
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About the Author
Alan Strauss-Schom is an acclaimed historian and biographer known for his deeply researched studies of the figures who shaped European history. His works include Émile Zola: A Biography, Napoleon Bonaparte: A Life and The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III.