Other editions of book The Story of Napoleon for Young Readers

Originally published in 1919 as a portion of the author’s larger “Boy’s Book of Famous Soldiers,” this Kindle edition, equivalent in length to a physical book of approximately 20 pages, describes, in simple language for young readers, the life of Napoleon, who declared himself emperor of France in 1804 and established an empire stretching from Spain to Poland.Includes supplemental material:• A Brief Summary of the Life of Josephine• About the Battle of WaterlooSample passage:At the same time occurred an episode which reveals the duplicity of his nature—for Napoleon could be unscrupulous when he had his own ends to serve. Taking advantage of the general state of turmoil he obtained another leave of absence, and returned to Corsica. There, although wearing the French uniform, he again fomented trouble against the authorities. He organized a company of Corsican Volunteers, with which he was to make a bold stroke for liberty. But the movement failed ingloriously, and ended only by getting him into disrepute with both his Government and his neighbors. He saw that his future safety and career lay with the army, so he deserted the popular cause. The Corsicans were so incensed that they declared him an outlaw and his family infamous. In June 1793 the Bonapartes removed from the island; and only a few short years found him its conqueror in the name of France. The last spark of his Corsican spirit was extinguished.About the author:Joseph Walker McSpadden (1874-1960) was the author of numerous books for young and old, including “The Story of Abraham Lincoln,” “Robin Hood,” and “Opera Synopses.”