Apocalypse of Napoleon Bonaparte, The: His Last Years from Waterloo to St Helena: A Medical Biography

Price 22.76 - 50.86 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781846890635


Pages 224

Year of production 2009

Investigative account of the cause of Napoleon"s health decline and death Includes details and facts taken directly from Napoleon"s doctors" notes Explores the mysteries and intrigue surrounding the emperor"s demise The Apocalypse of Napoleon Bonaparte offers a unique look into the final years of Napoleon"s life. Following his defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was exiled a second time, in this instance to the isolated South Atlantic island of St. Helena. There, Napoleon"s health rapidly deteriorated, resulting in a mysterious death. What was the cause? This book looks to answer that question by examining firsthand accounts of the four doctors who treated Napoleon during his six years in exile on St. Helena.