The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844

The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 is a book written by Sir Dunbar Plunket Barton. The book is a comprehensive biography of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French Marshal who later became the King of Sweden and Norway. The book covers Bernadotte's life from his birth in 1763 to his death in 1844. It details his military career, including his service in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, as well as his political career as a diplomat and statesman. The book also explores Bernadotte's personal life, including his marriage and family. Sir Dunbar Plunket Barton provides a detailed and well-researched account of Bernadotte's life, drawing on primary sources and historical records. The book is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in military history, European politics, or the life of one of the most fascinating figures of the 19th century.1929. With portraits and illustrations. The story of Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most controversial marshals, who rose through the ranks to become King Charles XIV of Sweden and, while regarded as a traitor by the French, began a long new royal dynasty that is still in existence today.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.