The biography "Napoleon and His Court" by C.S. Forester provides a thorough account of the life of Napoleon Bonaparte and the individuals who made up his court when he was Emperor of France. Napoleon's character and rise to power are vividly portrayed by Forester, beginning with his humble Corsican upbringing and ending with his accession to the French throne. The book also examines Napoleon's many military and political tactics for enhancing his power and enlarging his realm. The book also discusses Napoleon's intimate friends, family, and advisers in addition to other courtiers. Forester offers an insight into the intricate political and social dynamics that reigned at the court by spotlighting the power struggles, rivalries, and intrigues that occurred there. Anyone interested in history, politics, or military strategy should read "Napoleon and His Court" for a thorough examination of one of history's most notable figures and the society he lived in.
Cecil Louis Troughton Smith, a British author best known for his works of naval fiction, notably the Horatio Hornblower series, wrote under the pen name C.S. Forester. He was born in Cairo, Egypt, on August 27, 1899, and raised in London. Forester went to Dulwich College and Guy's Hospital to study medicine, but he never went into practice. Before switching to fiction, Forester started out as a journalist. After "Payment Deferred," his first book, was released in 1926, he continued to create a large number of books, including "The African Queen","The Good Shepherd," and "The Gun." His Hornblower series, which recounts the career of a Royal Navy commander during the Napoleonic Wars, is the reason he is most well-known. Twelve books and a number of short tales are part of the series. Forester has two children from his two marriages. While on a lecture tour around the country, he passed away on April 2, 1966, in Fullerton, California.
