Napoleon Bonaparte [trans. by J.A. Manning] — Maximes
London, Arthur L. Humphreys, 1903. Paperback. A brilliant resource for understanding the military and political thinking of the iconic French leader, in the original glassine wrapper. Maximes, a collection of political, military and social thoughts, written by the iconic French general and statesman Napoleon Bonaparte. Translated into English by J.A. Manning, and with this edition originally from the collection of A.G. de Liancourt. Published in 1903, believed to be first published in 1830 as Maximes de guerre de NapoleÃÂOeÃÂon. In the publisher's original paper wraps, in the original glassine wrapper. A valuable resource for those wishing to understand the thinking behind among the greatest military generals in history, delving into both how he believed war should be conducted as well as his political thoughts on rule and government. The maxims were likely originally written for propaganda purposes by the French general to garner the support of the people. Despite wartime animosity, Napoleon was treated with respect by numerous 19th and 20th century writers in Britain on account of his competance. In the publisher's original paper wraps, in the original glassine wrapper. Externally, age toning and spotting to wraps. A chip to tail of front joint, and slight creasing to extremities and edges. Slight lift of front wrap and spine from main text. Glassine wrapper is mostly clean, with a couple of small marks. Loss to glassine spine, minimal to front and rear. Loosening to front end paper hinge. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are mostly bright and clean, with the odd spot, mostly to final leaf. Good . Ill.: None. Good .
