The Life and Opinions of General Sir Charles James Napier, G. C. B. |
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Author:
| Napier, William Francis Patrick |
Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Naval and Military History Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-511-91025-8 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | AUD $110.00 |
Book Description:
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Heroic, ambitious, fiery and individualistic, Sir Charles James Napier (1782-1853) inspired his troops and infuriated the authorities. This four-volume biography (1857) by his brother William tells the story of his life and career, describing his campaigns, his character, his high-profile admirers and the controversies he generated.
Heroic, ambitious, fiery and individualistic, Sir Charles James Napier (1782-1853) inspired his troops and infuriated the authorities. This four-volume biography (1857) by his brother William tells the story of his life and career, describing his campaigns, his character, his high-profile admirers and the controversies he generated.