The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844

By Dunbar Plunket Barton

Book Overview

The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 is a biographical book written by Sir Dunbar Plunket Barton. The book details the life of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French Marshal who rose to become the Crown Prince of Sweden and later the King of Sweden and Norway. Born in 1763, Bernadotte joined the French army at the age of 17 and quickly rose through the ranks due to his military prowess. He served under Napoleon Bonaparte and was eventually made Marshal of France. However, in 1810, Bernadotte was unexpectedly chosen to become the Crown Prince of Sweden, and he accepted the position, renouncing his French citizenship. He went on to become a beloved monarch in Sweden and Norway, and his reign was marked by significant reforms and modernization efforts. The book provides a detailed account of Bernadotte's life, his military career, and his impact on Sweden and Norway. It also explores his relationships with Napoleon Bonaparte and other notable figures of his time. Overall, The Amazing Career of Bernadotte 1763 to 1844 is a fascinating read for anyone interested in European history, military history, or the life of an extraordinary individual who rose from humble beginnings to become a respected monarch.1929. With portraits and illustrations. The story of Jean Baptiste Bernadotte, one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most controversial marshals, who rose through the ranks to become King Charles XIV of Sweden and, while regarded as a traitor by the French, began a long new royal dynasty that is still in existence today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417917350
• ISBN13: 9781417917358
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.5" x 9.1"