Napoléon et l'Amérique by A. Schalck de la Faverie
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| Author | Schalck de la Faverie, A. (Alfred), 1857-1921 |
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| LoC No. | 18006656 |
| Title |
Napoléon et l'Amérique Histoire des relations franco-américaines spécialement envisagée au point de vue de l'influence napoléonienne (1688-1815) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Napoléon et l'Amérique" by A. Schalck de la Faverie is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex relationships between France and the United States during the time of Napoleon, particularly highlighting the influence that Napoleon's ambitions had on American destiny and vice versa. It delves into historical events from 1688 to 1815, analyzing the major interactions that paved the way for the rise of the United States as a significant power. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the intriguing premise that while Napoleon never set foot in America, his political maneuvers and aspirations significantly impacted the continent. The author outlines the reciprocal influence between Napoléon and the nascent United States, emphasizing that significant events in America were often reflections of the geopolitical struggles between France and England. The text begins with a discussion of Napoleon’s intentions regarding America and then transitions into a detailed examination of how these historical forces interweaved, setting the stage for the examination of the independent American Republic's relationship with Napoleonic France. The focus is on the initiation of American independence and how French involvement, driven by Napoleonic strategy, echoed in the revolutionary ideals that would shape future American identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821 -- Relations with Americans |
| Subject | France -- Foreign relations -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- France |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- 1783-1815 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39360 |
| Release Date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 44 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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