The subject might be just one painting, but it also tells of the history of the time, military tactics, art history, and religious and regional politics
The author’s astute understanding of the material has provided the book with a fresh take on a man that so much has been written about. Mr. Robert’s understanding of the times and personalities helped him convey that information in a clear, concise manner which kept this book relatively short (considering Napoleon’s notoriety and achievements).
Even though the novel is almost 300 years old (at the time of this post), it is still relevant and exciting. While the language does reflect the prejudices of the 18th Century, it is still a product of its time and well worth reading.
About: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a psychological thriller about a murderer who finds his soul eaten from guilt after his crime. This book, published in 1866, is a classic Russian literature. My rating for Crime and Punishment – 5Buy […]
Károly Kisfaludy (5 February, 1788-21 November, 18:30) was a Hungarian dramatist and artist, and founder of the nation’s drama. Books by Károly Kisfaludy* Fun Facts about Károly Kisfaludy: 1. Kistatudy Károly (westernized as Károly Kisfaludy) was born in Tet, Hungary was the […]
About: Jerusalem : The Biography by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a history of the famous city and the rise, and fall, of empires and individuals within. Mr. Montefiore is a British historian and author, with a personal connection to Jerusalem through this […]
William Makepeace Thackeray (18 July, 1811-24 December, 1863) was an English writer and illustrator known for his famous novel Vanity Fair
I fully realized I was being manipulated, and yet I couldn’t stop reading. The historical detail paired with engaging characters made the novel appealing
Jan Neruda is a Czech poet, considered to be an outstanding 19th Century figure in literature. He is known for his sardonic tales, poems, and short stories
The untold weirdness of history’s greatest geniuses. Laugh & learn with 30 mini-bios that humanize these larger-than-life figures. Perfect for teens and adults
