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Why Was Queen Victoria Such a Prude? ...and other historical myths and follies
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Why Was Queen Victoria Such a Prude? ...and other historical myths and follies

“What is history, but a set of lies agreed upon?” – Napoleon Bonaparte. At least, we think it was him. This quote is traditionally attributed to Napoleon, but ironically it’s not really clear whether or not he ever actually said it. As it turns out, a great many things which we think we know about history often turn out to be myths, misunderstandings, or outright fictions. For example…
 
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The Fall of Napoleon: The Final Betrayal
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The Fall of Napoleon: The Final Betrayal

A study of the cause and effects of Napoleon's removal from power and his subsequent murder in 1821. The diplomatic intrigue between Britain, Austria, Russia and Prussia is interwoven with the military campaigns of 1813-15, and the deception which aided in Napoleon's ultimate demise.
 
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Napoleon: A Life
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Napoleon: A Life

Austerlitz, Borodino, Waterloo: his battles are among the greatest in history, but Napoleon Bonaparte was far more than a military genius and astute leader of men. Like George Washington and his own hero Julius Caesar, he was one of the greatest soldier-statesmen of all times. Andrew Roberts’s Napoleon is the first one-volume biography to take advantage of the recent publication of Napoleon’s thirty-three thousand letters, which radically transform our understanding of his character and motivation.
 
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Napoleon Hill - The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons [Unabridged] [AUDIOBOOK+BOOK]
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Napoleon Hill - The Law of Success in Sixteen Lessons [Unabridged] [AUDIOBOOK+BOOK]

Are you the next millionaire in the making? Countless people desire to know the wealth-making secret to substantially increase their income. Modeling yourself to individuals who are already successful is the easiest way to become successful! Napoleon Hill s The Law of Success in 16 Lessons , was his first masterpiece before Think and Grow Rich. With the wisdom, knowledge and challenge from Andre Carnegie, Hill organized one of the world s first books on personal achievement. Learn the covenant Laws of Success in an incredible sixteen lessons!

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Classics Illustrated 135 Waterloo
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Classics Illustrated 135 Waterloo

The French Revolution of 1789 overthrew our King Louis XVI. In 1804, Napolean Bonaparte became our emperor. Now then years later, the wars by which Napoleon expected to conquer Europe were over. The allied powers of Europe had defeated us. They exiled Napoleon to the island of Elba, and restored the monarchy.

 

The joy of the people when Louis XVIII came to the throne was unbounded. We had suffered so much misery, and were so weary of battles, that we wished for nothing but to live in peace.

 
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