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Whatever his political failings, Napoleon's reputation as a military genius remains undiminished. His broad strategies
and battlefield tactics are still studied at military colleges around the world. Given his ignominious end in exile, it is
understandable that Napoleon never penned his "definitive" memoirs. However, his genius is revealed in the massive volume
of his personal letters and military correspondence. Luvaas, a military historian, has arranged Napoleon's essays and correspondence
into a coherent exposition of his attitudes and beliefs regarding warfare. Napoleon reveals his great psychological insight,
his mastery of organization, and his unceasing faith in an aggressive style of warfare. Perhaps inadvertently, he also reveals
his egotism and belief in his own destiny, which would lead to his downfall. While military buffs will find special delight
here, there is much in this work that can appeal to the well-informed general reader. Jay Freeman
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