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Napoleon at St. Helena, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Barry Edward O''meara

 
9781331631088: Napoleon at St. Helena, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A window into Napoleon’s final years, seen through the careful notes of his personal physician on St. Helena.

This nonfiction account draws from the physician’s diaries to illuminate the daily struggles, debates over medical care, and shifting power dynamics that framed Napoleon’s captivity. It captures the tension between a legendary ruler and the British authorities, including debates over how to title the patient and how much he should be told about his health.

  • Understand the pressure of reporting health and mood notes under strict oversight
  • See how strict rules and personal loyalty shaped medical visits and conversations
  • Learn how Napoleonic pride and suspicion influenced how he was treated and described
  • Get a firsthand sense of life on St. Helena, from routine to pivotal moments
Ideal for readers of history, Napoleonic era studies, and medical ethics, this edition makes a complex relationship clear and immediate.

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