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| Gazzola | 15 Nov 2016 8:56 a.m. PST |
Here is a fascinating title and free to read online. I am sure it will be of great interest, although of course, not to everyone, mentioning no names. LOL link |
 deadhead  | 15 Nov 2016 9:33 a.m. PST |
It certainly is an "eye opener". It tells just how wicked has been "perfidious Albion"…at least up till the 1840s. War crimes abound, before the term was invented, but it is no surprise to see that it is translated from the French language. Fascinating it is truly…….how objective is harder to say. Good find though! |
| Brechtel198 | 15 Nov 2016 10:11 a.m. PST |
I have found it 'interesting' to say the least, especially regarding the assassination plots and attempts against Napoleon as First Consul by the Bourbons supported by the British government. It's also available for download here: link |
| Winston Smith | 15 Nov 2016 10:34 a.m. PST |
 
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| deadhead | 15 Nov 2016 11:03 a.m. PST |
Napoleon? Did he not order the kidnap and murder of Duc d'Enghien? With a firing squad, led by a drummer who only had had three years training(the ultimate crime) Maybe we should start a message thread on such topics….or not? Seriously though, whether you believe every word or instead see it a paranoid xenophobic rant, it is truly fascinating. |
| Brechtel198 | 16 Nov 2016 6:04 a.m. PST |
I guess some folks don't like it when the shoe is on the other foot? |
| Gazzola | 16 Nov 2016 3:26 p.m. PST |
deadhead You have to look at all accounts, opinions and viewpoints, in order to gain any insight to any level of accuracy or bias, no matter what the topic or who the subject matter is aimed at. And I don't think anyone would believe every word of any title and it is the differing viewpoints and opinions, and even bias, that makes for debate and hopefully more knowledge. As you say, it is a truly fascinating book. |
| deadhead | 18 Nov 2016 9:02 a.m. PST |
Brechtel and Gazzola, entirely agree that this is a great insight into how passionately feelings could run against British government policy and deeds…….and I have no doubt there was indeed much to resent. No govt has ever been beyond reproach and war crimes are usually defined by the victors. This is a book I will return to. I read the Irish chapter immediately! As for the "murder" of d'Enghien….that is my sense of humour. it is called a "wind up" and not to be taken seriously. I am sure the drummer was well trained for the firing squad |
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