Description
Hardcover has minimal wear. Front and back cover have small scratches. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This German-language edition of “Napoleon. Die hundert Tage” (Napoleon: The Hundred Days) by Friedrich Sieburg offers a captivating account of the final chapter in Napoleon Bonaparte’s remarkable life and military career. Published in the late 20th century, this book provides a comprehensive examination of the Hundred Days, the period between Napoleon’s return from exile on Elba and his ultimate defeat at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Sieburg, a renowned German author and historian, brings his expertise to bear on this pivotal moment in European history, offering insights into Napoleon’s strategic decisions, the political machinations of the allied powers, and the social and cultural upheaval that accompanied this tumultuous period. With meticulous research and a engaging narrative style, Sieburg paints a vivid portrait of Napoleon’s final bid for power and the forces that ultimately brought about his downfall.
This well-preserved hardcover edition, despite its lack of a dust jacket, presents an opportunity for collectors and readers alike to delve into this seminal work on one of history’s most fascinating and controversial figures. Sieburg’s nuanced analysis and attention to detail make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the Napoleonic era or the broader sweep of European history in the early 19th century.