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Most of the literature that has its origin in the life and career of a great man may be grouped and classified under two heads: history and biography. The part that relates to the man's actions, and to the influence that such actions have had in shaping the destinies of people...
When he had gone, we all felt very blue; because he had been the joy of our lives. He left the command to Kléber--a great lout of a fellow who soon afterward lost the number of...
2. Chapter 2Napoleonder was still more surprised. In the many years of his conquering he had wounded and killed a multitude of men; but he had never been asked that question before. And yet...
1. Chapter 1Most of the literature that has its origin in the life and career of a great man may be grouped and classified under two heads: history and biography. The part that relates to t...
4. Chapter 4"Comrades! We have been beaten through treachery; but we shall all see one another again in heaven, the country of the brave. Protect my child, whom I intrust to you. Long live...