Reflections on A Journey to St Helena

Reflections on St Helena, Napoleon's exile, and English attitudes towards Napoleon.

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Georges Lefebvre: Napoleon

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My Christmas present to myself has arrived: Georges Lefebvre's two books on Napoleon, From 18 Brumaire to Tilsit 1799-1807, and From...
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Mount Pleasant: Napoleon's last outing

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Another interesting post by Michel (November 23rd 2009). This time about Mount Pleasant, Sir William Doveton's fine home overlooking Sa...
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Friday, 6 November 2009

Napoleon's Novel published in English

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My youngest brother has sent me Flora Fraser's review in the Times of Clisson and Eugénie , Napoleon's short romantic novel which ...
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Monday, 2 November 2009

St Helena 1811 - not a good year

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I have been working through the Judicial Records for 1811 and also doing some background reading. It turned out to be a demanding year for...
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Saturday, 24 October 2009

Napoleon Still Alive?

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I understand that letters addressed to Napoleon still sometimes arrive at Longwood House. Nevertheless, on re-reading Laurie Lee's stor...
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