The Corsican

The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words is a book written by R.M. Johnston that provides readers with a unique insight into the life of one of the most famous military leaders in history. The book is based on the diary of Napoleon Bonaparte, which he kept during his time in exile on the island of Saint Helena. The diary covers the period from 1815, when Napoleon was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo, to his death in 1821. In it, Napoleon reflects on his life, his achievements, and his mistakes. He also shares his thoughts on politics, war, and society.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Napoleon's life. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction by the author, which provides historical context and background information. The diary entries are then presented in chronological order, allowing readers to follow the evolution of Napoleon's thoughts and feelings over time.The Corsican: A Diary of Napoleon's Life in His Own Words is a fascinating read for anyone interested in history, military strategy, or the mind of a great leader. It offers a unique perspective on one of the most important figures of the 19th century and sheds light on the man behind the legend.1930. The book, with the exception of the few bracketed passages, is derived entirely from Napoleon's own words, written and spoken and in journal form. What truth this book conveys is not to be sought according to those rules for the treatment of historical documents which it avowedly contravenes, but in such psychological illumination of a great career and character as the method employed has rendered possible. For objectively Napoleon rarely, if ever, speaks the truth; yet subjectively how can he speak otherwise?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.