Bernadotte

Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 is a biography written by Dunbar Plunket Barton and published in 1914. The book tells the story of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French soldier who rose to become a Marshal of France and later the Crown Prince of Sweden. The first phase of Bernadotte's life is covered in detail, from his birth in 1763 to his early military career, his marriage, and his eventual appointment as Marshal of France by Napoleon Bonaparte. The book also explores Bernadotte's political beliefs and his role in the French Revolution, as well as his relationship with Napoleon and his eventual decision to leave France and accept the offer of the Swedish throne. The author uses a combination of primary sources and personal anecdotes to paint a vivid portrait of Bernadotte and the era in which he lived. Overall, Bernadotte: The First Phase, 1763-1799 is a fascinating and well-researched biography of an important historical figure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.