Surrender of Napoleon: The Capture of the Emperor After Waterloo by Frederick Le

Description: Surrender of Napoleon by Frederick Lewis Maitland Napoleon, not wishing to fall into the hands of French royalists and other enemies, surrendered to the British on HMS Bellerophon. This details the events between 24 May and 8 August 1815. Admiral Maitland placed his cabin at Napoleons disposal and sailed for England where he was removed to HMS Northumberland, which conveyed him to St Helena. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Napoleon had little choice other than to surrender to the British; better that than fall into the hands of the Bourbons. He wanted to be allowed to go to America, or alternatively be allowed to retire to live in England as a country gentleman. Captain Frederick Lewis Maitland of HMS Bellerophon had different orders! This book is Maitlands own account. Author Biography Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland (7 September 1777-30 November 1839) was an officer in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of rear admiral and held a number of commands. The most famous event of his career occurred when Napoleon Bonaparte surrendered to him onboard HMS Bellerophon, marking the final end of the Napoleonic Wars. Long Description Napoleon had little choice other than to surrender to the British; better that than fall into the hands of the Bourbons. He wanted to be allowed to go to America, or alternatively be allowed to retire to live in England as a country gentleman. Captain Frederick Lewis Maitland of HMS Bellerophon had different orders! This book is Maitlands own account. Details ISBN1781551766 Author Frederick Lewis Maitland Short Title SURRENDER OF NAPOLEON Language English ISBN-10 1781551766 ISBN-13 9781781551769 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Place of Publication Toadsmoor Road Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 940.27 Illustrations 40 black and white paintings, drawingd, engravings and maps Publication Date 2013-08-01 Subtitle The Capture of the Emperor After Waterloo UK Release Date 2013-08-01 NZ Release Date 2013-08-01 Imprint Fonthill Media Ltd Pages 144 Publisher Fonthill Media Ltd Audience General AU Release Date 2013-10-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133521772;

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