For a long time, historians were unable or unwilling to avoid simplification. It is not always possible to draw a clear distinction between these various types of writings. Rather it is about the writing of napoleonic history. Full text of napoleon for and against internet archive. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Watching the film, i had in the back of my mind pieter geyls remarkable book, napoleon. For and against pieter geyl y11 aubreys brief lives oliver lawson dick, ed. For and against, first translated into english in 1964. The first is as the author of a major reappraisal of dutch history in the heroic period of the late sixteenth and seventeeth centuries, and the other is as a shrewd and pugnacious commentator on the methods of other historians, alive and dead. From napoleon s time to the present, french historians have presented napoleon as either a corsican adventurer who brought death and destruction to france or as a patriotic frenchman who brought glory and prosperity. For the infantry, their small arms, such as the musket and bayonets, changed very little. Napoleon new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over much of continental europe before its.
For and against, unique in its truly objective approach. Pieter geyl is professor of modern history at the university of utrecht and author of napoleon. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Peregrine books book series list publishing history. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The legend of napoleon 2005 excerpt and text search. For and against 1949 online edition, debates among scholars. Debates with historians napoleon for and against the. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable. During the second world war he was forbidden to publish and was interned for a couple of years. Unlike the case of hitler, at least there is room here for debate napoleon. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee.
Geyl was born in dordrecht and graduated from the university of leiden in 19. Pieter geyl books biography and list of works author of debates. The french historian albert sorel in pieter geyls napoleon. The subtitle of one of the most respected books on napoleon, written by the dutch scholar pieter geyl and translated into english in 1949, is for and againstgeyl surveyed a century and a half. For and against issue 12 of bedford historical series yale paperbound. For and against, history is an argument without end, and so every age must write its own biography of the emperor. For and against, said that to qualify as a napoleonic expert one must have devoted a lifetime to the study of the man. Every napoleonic scholar is familiar with geyls napoleon. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
You need to have a strong knowledge of the napoleonic era. Napoleon for and against peregrine books pieter geyl on. Debates with historians by pieter geyl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jun 23, 2002 during world war ii, the distinguished dutch historian pieter geyl wrote napoleon. Napoleon, the first modern politician the national interest. Geyl also was one of the first promoters of the greaternetherlands idea, which goal is a unification of the netherlands and flanders in one country. Geyl examines pro and con histories from napoleon s time through the early twentieth century and provides background on the perspective and prejudices of various authors. Yet geyl was not a specialist in the period, and his book is not a work of history in the normal sense. Books by pieter geyl author of napoleon for and against. As an historian, pieter geyl has two claims to distinction. Dec 20, 2015 the subtitle of one of the most respected books on napoleon, written by the dutch scholar pieter geyl and translated into english in 1949, is for and againstgeyl surveyed a century and a half. History is indeed an argument without end observed the dutch historian pieter geyl in his napoleon. During world war ii, the distinguished dutch historian pieter geyl wrote napoleon. This book is probably most suited to serious napoleonic scholars and napoleonic enthusiasts interested in tracking bonapartes rising and falling reputation among historians.
Also of interest books from this series creating the administrative constitution. Napoleon was successful on the battlefield because he successfully utilized the weapons and technology of the era that helped formulate his strategy and tactics. Napoleon for and against was an account of how french historians of different ages and views have regarded the french emperor. For and against peregrine books new edition by geyl, pieter isbn. Napoleons sister, pauline bonaparte, princess borghese bridgeman art library the brothers. This book is a byproduct of our recent experiences.
Pieter geyl, dutch historian whose works on the netherlands are highly respected both for their wealth of information and for their scholarly, incisive critical analysis. George lefebvre goes as far back as 1801 and the peace luneville to argue. For and against, history is an argument without end, and so every age. December 31, 1966 was a dutch historian well known for his studies in early modern dutch history and in historiography background.
Nov, 2014 it was on this already vast napoleon literature, a rich terrain for the scholar of ideas, that the great dutch historian pieter geyl was lecturing in 1940 when he was arrested and sent to buchenwald. In the half century since he wrote, an enormous literature on napoleonic europe has appeared, most notably the studies published by felix markh. Granted free military education in france, he studied french at autun before entering the military schools at brienne 1779 and paris 1784. A collection of pros and cons for the famous napoleon. In both epic and chronicle this element is frequently found, and the holy books of many religions are replete with history. Appleton, 1894 ps primary source a primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over much of continental europe before its final collapse in 1815. Knights y16 the literature of the spanish people gerald brenan y17. Pieter geyl has 19 books on goodreads with 345 ratings. Napoleon dominated european and global affairs for more than a decade while leading france against a series of coalitions in the napoleonic wars. Pieter geyl is the author of books such as debates with historians. For and against by the dutch historian pieter geyl. Memoirs illustrating the history of napoleon i from 1802 to 1815 vol.
For and against, simply follows napoleon s presentation of events, while thiers, and bignon see a significant difference after 18061807 when they argue that napoleon s ambitions diverge from those of france. Napoleon hitler, the improbable comparison a purely ideological interpretation of history can impel historians to form erroneous conclusions on the nature of regimes and historical fact. For and against, simply follows napoleons presentation of events, while thiers, and bignon see a significant difference after 18061807 when they argue that napoleons ambitions diverge from those of france. Napoleon resources napoleon bonaparte 17691821 was born on the island of corsica, the son of the assessor to the royal tribunal. Geyls place in anglophone historiography is secured by his essays on british historians and the american civil war and the problem of inevitability. Pieter geyls most popular book is napoleon for and against. Yet geyl was not a specialist in the period, and his book is not a work of. In the early months of 1940, finding lt difficult to pursue the work on which i was engaged, i plunged into. For and against by the dutch historian pieter geyl retains a special and enduring place in napoleonic historiography. Holocaust survivor and dutch historian pieter geyl realized this challenge when his attempts to compare napoleon to hitler led him to conduct extensive research on the various points of view, pro and con, of french historians. As the dutch historian pieter geyl pointed out in his masterpiece, napoleon.
The historical books of the old testament partake of the epic as well as the. Geyl became interested in history after entering the university of leiden, where, during his last year there 1911, he became. If i venture to deal with some general aspects of history, i shall not feel compelled to analyze all my assumptions. For and against to analyze the bewildering variety of napoleons depicted by his predecessors. Pieter catharinus arie geyl 15 december 1887 31 december 1966 was a dutch historian, well known for his studies in early modern dutch history and in historiography.
Napoleon, for and against paperback january 1, 1967 by pieter geyl author 4. Hillyard y james joyces ulysses stuart gilbert y14 old calabria norman douglas y15 drama and society in the age of jonson l. Jul 28, 2002 as the dutch historian pieter geyl pointed out in his masterpiece, napoleon. As for napoleon himself, schom sets out to write a neutral, impartial account a difficult task, since few figures have been either so universally worshiped or hated.
Pieter geyl use and abuse of history 1955 what follows i write not as a philosopher but as a historian. It was on this already vast napoleon literature, a rich terrain for the scholar of ideas, that the great dutch historian pieter geyl was lecturing in 1940. Though the theme of the book has the potential to deter wouldbe napoleon. His thesis was on christofforo suriano, the venetian ambassador in the netherlands from 1616 to. The french historian albert sorel in pieter geyl s napoleon. It has become a classic in the literature, a work that masterfully critiqued the major french works.
It is hard to fallow, it doesnt go in a chronological order. For and against, as pieter geyl called his book nearly 50 years ago. For and against by pieter geyl, 1949 online research. Richard colley, marquess wellesley, joseph bonaparte, king of spain hulton getty. John dunne follows historians along the trail signposted by geyl fifty years. Coming across this work in my local library some time ago, i must admit to being a little hesitant about reading it. Geyl examines pro and con histories from napoleons time through the early twentieth century and provides background on the perspective and prejudices of various authors. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Napoleon for and against peregrine books paperback february 2, 1982 by pieter geyl author 4. For and against pieter geyl napoleon for and against pieter geyl translated from the dutch by olive. Mar 31, 2017 pieter catharinus arie geyl 15 december 1887 31 december 1966 was a dutch historian, well known for his studies in early modern dutch history and in historiography. Geyl was born in dordrecht and graduated from the university of leiden dordrecht and graduated from the university of leiden. For more information on napoleons previous military campaigns before austerlitz, refer to alistair horne, napoleon.
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