Killing Napoleon
the plot to blow up bonaparte
$32.28
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
14 September 2024
Summary
Killing Napoleon: A Christmas Eve Plot
It was Christmas Eve 1800. The streets of Paris bustled with citizens, some shopping, others indulging in festive food and drink. Unbeknownst to most, a group was plotting the assassination of France’s most famous and powerful man. They had smuggled their homemade bomb into the city and awaited their moment. Amidst the throng, they spotted their target. Ignoring the inevitable civilian casualties, they ignited the fuse, unleashing a devastating…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398122543 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1398122548 |
| Author: | Jonathan North |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 237g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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Critics Review
‘I thought that ‘Killing Napoleon’ was an interesting and entertaining read that sheds light on an important moment in the history of Napoleonic France.’ – Adventures in Historyland, May 2019‘I recommend North’s book to anyone keen to gain a better understanding of life in Paris in 1800, particularly with regard to policing and intelligence-gathering. It could provide a rich source of plot ideas for historical novels.’ – Regency History, Review by Andrew Knowles, February 2019‘An excellent work.’ – English Historical Review‘Truly fascinating.’ – History of War
About The Author
Jonathan North
Jonathan North’s degree focused on Italian history and he has spent much of his life studying the era from 1789 to 1815. This has led to a dozen books on the period, including: With Napoleon in Russia (Greenhill), Nelson at Naples, and Killing Napoleon (Amberley). As well as many years’ experience writing and translating, he has spent some of his career as a commissioning editor of modern history.
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