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Book SynopsisThe story of the dramatic two years leading to Napoleon's abdication in 1814 - in which he lost control of his empire and, ultimately, of France itself.
Trade ReviewReview from previous edition ... an exciting story and it is one to which Munro Price has devoted himself with consummate skill * Reviews in History *
Price's book is well paced, cleanly written and thoughtful. * John Bugg, The Times Literary Supplement *
Price has rewritten the history of the decline and fall of Napoleon in a highly original and wholly convincing manner. It is an enthralling story, brilliantly told. * T. C. W. Blanning, Emeritus Professor of European History, University of Cambridge *
Price has unearthed a wealth of unpublished material that sheds a fascinating light on the motives of the principle players in this extraordinary drama... * Simon Shaw, Mail on Sunday *
Munro Price has pulled off a genuine sensation. * Stephan Speicher, Die Zeit, *
Nobody who regards history as matter for serious reflection rather as mere colourful epic can afford to ignore this book. * Gustav Seibt, Süddeutsche Zeitung *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1: Napoleon and his empire, December 1812 2: Plots and alarms, 1812-1813 3: Russia, Austria and Napoleon, 1812-1813 4: War and diplomacy, spring 1813 5: Napoleon and Metternich 6: The congress of Prague 7: From Dresden to Leipzig 8: The battle of the nations 9: Natural frontiers 10: Challenge from within 11: The congress of Chatillon 12: The beginning of the end 13: Talleyrand 14: The End of Glory Epilogue: The hundred days Notes Index
