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Set during Napoleon Bonaparte's imprisonment on St. Helena, the narrative explores the complex interactions between the former emperor and six medical men tasked with his care. Each doctor faces unique challenges, including court martial and the pressures of misdiagnosis, against a backdrop of political intrigue as Governor Hudson Lowe scrutinizes their every action. The story delves into themes of isolation, professional rivalry, and the moral dilemmas encountered as they navigate the consequences of their roles in the life and death of a historical icon.
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Napoleon's Poisoned Chalice: The Emperor and His Doctors on St Helena, Martin Howard
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- 2009
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- Titul
- Napoleon's Poisoned Chalice: The Emperor and His Doctors on St Helena
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Martin Howard
- Vydavateľ
- History Press
- Vydavateľ
- 2009
- Väzba
- pevná
- Počet strán
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780752448572
- Kategórie
- Dejiny / História, Životopisy a myšlienky
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- Set during Napoleon Bonaparte's imprisonment on St. Helena, the narrative explores the complex interactions between the former emperor and six medical men tasked with his care. Each doctor faces unique challenges, including court martial and the pressures of misdiagnosis, against a backdrop of political intrigue as Governor Hudson Lowe scrutinizes their every action. The story delves into themes of isolation, professional rivalry, and the moral dilemmas encountered as they navigate the consequences of their roles in the life and death of a historical icon.