Napoleon: A review

Napoleon
by Felix Markham: A Review

Author felix Markham in his biography “Napoleon”, states he finds it a “bold undertaking for an historian””to embark on writing a new biography of Napoleon.”(p.1) He attempts to present an authentic profile of this important historical figure but readily admits it is difficult to keep from merely echoing past historians in writing about his achievements both on and off the battlefield. A professor of modern history, Markham has studied historical persons like Napoleon his whole life and set out to write this book based on newly discovered evidence, hoping to offer new insights into Napoleon’s thoughts and ambitions. With this new evidence, Markham takes the position that Napoleon consistently flexed his military muscle, which was embodied with fear and the authority of force, to achieve his political ambitions.
Markham presents vivid recollections of Napoleon’s life, providing an in depth biography of his character. He ...