by Alistair Horne · Macmillan · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780333691984
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In 'How Far from Austerlitz?', Alistair Horne explores the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, from his most brilliant victory at Austerlitz to his final defeat at Waterloo. The author analyzes how military success and excessive ambition led Napoleon to believe he was invincible, drawing parallels with other leaders of the modern era. This book offers a deep insight into Napoleon's life, his impact on Europe, and the lessons that can be learned from his trajectory.
Sir Alistair Allan Horne was a British historian and academic best known for his works about armed conflicts involving 19th- and 20th-century France, including his classic about the Algerian War, A Savage War of Peace. A former spy and journalist, Horne wrote more than 20 books on travel, history, and biography.
