{"product_id":"the-legend-of-napoleon-by-sudhir-hazareesingh-rare-books","title":"The Legend Of Napoleon by Sudhir Hazareesingh [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"70\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eThe Legend of Napoleon\u003c\/em\u003e explores how Napoleon Bonaparte evolved from a historical figure into a powerful and enduring legend that shaped political and cultural imagination across the world. Sudhir Hazareesingh examines the myth-making surrounding Napoleon after his death in 1821, analyzing how his image was reinterpreted by monarchists, republicans, nationalists, and revolutionaries alike. The book traces how Napoleon became a universal symbol of ambition, leadership, heroism, and even tyranny—embodying both the promise and peril of modern power. Drawing from art, literature, political movements, and collective memory, Hazareesingh reveals how the “Napoleonic legend” influenced leaders and thinkers across Europe and beyond, and how it continues to resonate in modern politics and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1632\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"919\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSudhir Hazareesingh\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Mauritian-born British historian and political scientist known for his extensive work on French history, political thought, and national identity. A fellow and tutor in politics at Balliol College, University of Oxford, he has written several acclaimed books, including \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eNapoleon the Great\u003c\/em\u003e (also published as \u003cem data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eNapoleon: The Man Behind the Myth\u003c\/em\u003e), which won the Duff Cooper Prize. Hazareesingh’s research focuses on leadership, ideology, and the making of collective memory, especially within the context of France’s political evolution. Through his scholarly yet engaging writing, he brings historical figures like Napoleon to life, exploring their lasting influence on the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45247406506170,"sku":"361GGBF29-Used","price":49.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/sssssssss.jpg?v=1760770845","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-legend-of-napoleon-by-sudhir-hazareesingh-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}