Napoleon And His Court

The biography Napoleon and His Court by C.S. Forester provides a thorough account of the life of Napoleon Bonaparte and the individuals who made up his court when he was Emperor of France. Napoleons character and rise to power are vividly portrayed by Forester beginning with his humble Corsican upbringing and ending with his accession to the French throne. The book also examines Napoleons many military and political tactics for enhancing his power and enlarging his realm. The book also discusses Napoleons intimate friends family and advisers in addition to other courtiers. Forester offers an insight into the intricate political and social dynamics that reigned at the court by spotlighting the power struggles rivalries and intrigues that occurred there. Anyone interested in history politics or military strategy should read Napoleon and His Court for a thorough examination of one of historys most notable figures and the society he lived in.