Voice from the island of Saint Helena
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Barry Edward O"Mira (1786-1836), doctor, Irishman by origin. He served in the British Navy. Accompany Napoleon on the island of St. Helena, where for three years was his attending physician. It turned out to be involved in the conflict between Napoleon and the Governor of Hudson Low, who accused in the inhuman handling of the captive. In 1818 he was expelled from the island. In 1822, he published memories "voice from the island of St. Helena", in which he exposed the ill-treatment, to which the French emperor was subjected on the island. The book immediately became a bestseller and withstood many publications. It is rightfully considered one of the most truthful and noteworthy books about Napoleon during his reference
Author:
Author:O'Mira B.
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Fiction
Series:
Series: Biographies and Memoirs
ISBN:
ISBN:5-8159-0431-7
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