Crimes of Napoleon Mohamed Salah El Din Mamoun

The book of history has not yet closed, and meticulous historical research reveals to us day after day that what glitters before our eyes and attracts attention is not always gold. Wisdom and critical skill require scrutiny to reach the truth of history. This book deals with the personality of Napoleon Bonaparte, who is presented in history books as a symbol of virtues, while the truth hides a dark side of his many crimes and his shedding of innocent blood, in addition to his cruelty that human values disavow

The book, after extensive scientific effort and research and an induction of historical events, reveals the truth of these crimes, to restore balance to history and reveal Napoleon's true face, far from any glorification not based on reality. The book presents a review of aspects of Napoleon's life through a historical analysis methodology, which deeply reads events and explains how Napoleon sought to achieve his personal ambitions at the expense of human lives, which made his history a series of continuous wars in the East and West motivated by greed and a desire to achieve personal glory

What distinguishes this book is that it is based on documented material, which provides the reader with a rich opportunity to explore Napoleon's origins and the ancient history of France, which was the scene of the most prominent events of his era. The book presents Napoleon's life within his family, the developments of his life, and the fate of his brothers, and also deals with the prevailing thought in that era that contributed to shaping his mentality. The book acquires its scientific value from its detailed treatment of the French Revolution, that revolution that Napoleon exploited to reach the position of Consul and then Emperor, through wars and conflicts that claimed many lives to achieve the stability of his rule

Napoleon's crimes extend beyond Europe, as the book dedicates a full chapter to the French campaign in Egypt and the East, and the calamities that the French occupation brought upon our nation due to Napoleon's greed. The book highlights the failure of this campaign and Napoleon's return to France, then his tyranny in mobilizing its army to achieve his ambitions until he ended up defeated and exiled

In addition, the book allows the reader to learn about Napoleon's view of science, arts, literature, and women, which adds different dimensions to understanding his personality. Finally, this book aims to present objective historical facts that highlight both the positive and negative aspects of Napoleon Bonaparte, leaving the reader to make an honest judgment on his historical career