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Book Synopsis'My horse took the force of his sabre, but I was able to hack at his hands... Wounded quite badly, he went down only to try again. I was tired of this game, so I threw myself onto him and staved in his head.' Jonathan North presents an astonishing history of Napoleon's early 'bartering of lives for glory' based on the words of the soldiers.
Trade Review'It is expected now that anything coming from Jonathan North's pen will be minutely researched and supported by outstanding footnotes.' -- Military History Matters Magazine, October/ November 2023
'It's a fascinating read with an interesting colour photo plate section.' -- The Armourer Magazine, October 2023
'I recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in the history of Napoleon or that of France or the Middle East in the period. It’s packed with fascinating details and has certainly helped me better understand Bonaparte himself, along with how Egypt became a subject of fascination during the Regency period.' -- Regency History, November 2023
'Jonathan North has created a very readable and evocative narrative that deserves to be read by any wargamer planning to recreate Napoleon’s campaigns and battles in Egypt and Syria.' -- Miniature Wargames Magazine, November 2023
