The Rise Of Bonaparte

The Rise of Bonaparte (1948) by J.B. Morton – T. Werner Laurie Ltd
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Before he was Emperor, before he was exile fodder for Elba, Napoleon Bonaparte was just a supremely ambitious Corsican with a talent for artillery and a flair for self-mythology. In The Rise of Bonaparte, famed satirist J.B. Morton (yes, Beachcomber himself) applies his sharp wit and incisive eye to the early ascent of history’s most pocket-sized conqueror.

Published in 1948 by T. Werner Laurie Ltd, this is no plodding military account. Morton delivers character sketches, sardonic commentary, and enough dry British humour to invade several European republics at once. It’s history with a raised eyebrow.

Our copy? Let’s call it battle-worn. The spine creaks like an old campaigner, the pages are yellowed like the sands of Egypt, and there’s a faint smell of pipe smoke and post-war optimism.

Crappy Old Books – Because history should be dog-eared.

Great condition. The dustcover has been plastic coated. 

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