Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 (1914)

By Dunbar Plunket Barton

Book Overview

Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 is a historical biography written by Dunbar Plunket Barton in 1914. The book tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who rose through the ranks to become one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most trusted generals. Bernadotte's early life is explored, including his birth in 1763 and his upbringing in a peasant family. The book then follows his military career, from his early days as a soldier to his service in the French Revolutionary Wars and his eventual appointment as Marshal of France. Barton also delves into Bernadotte's personal life, including his marriage to D�����sir�����e Clary, the sister of Napoleon's future wife, Josephine. The book examines Bernadotte's relationship with Napoleon, including his role in the overthrow of the Bourbon monarchy and his eventual appointment as Crown Prince of Sweden. The book concludes with Bernadotte's departure from France to take up his new position in Sweden in 1810. Overall, Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of one of Napoleon's most important generals, as well as a fascinating insight into the turbulent times in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164461303
• ISBN13: 9781164461302
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 602 Pages
• Weight: 2.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"