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""The Amazing Career of Bernadotte, 1763-1844"" is a biographical book written by Sir Dunbar Plunket Barton. The book is about the life of Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a French Marshal who was later elected as the Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway. Bernadotte was born in 1763 and rose to fame during the French Revolution, where he served as a general in Napoleon Bonaparte's army. He was known for his tactical skills and bravery in battle, which earned him the nickname ""the bravest of the brave.""After the fall of Napoleon, Bernadotte was elected as the Crown Prince of Sweden and Norway in 1810. He then moved to Sweden and spent the rest of his life serving as the country's ruler. During his reign, he implemented several reforms that modernized the country and made it more democratic. He also played a key role in maintaining peace and stability in Europe during a time of great political turmoil.The book provides a detailed account of Bernadotte's life, from his humble beginnings as the son of a lawyer to his rise to power as a military commander and later as a monarch. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage to D��sir��e Clary, the former fianc��e of Napoleon Bonaparte.Overall, ""The Amazing Career of Bernadotte, 1763-1844"" is a fascinating biography of a remarkable man who played a significant role in European history. It offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars, and the political landscape of 19th-century Europe.This is a new release of the original 1929 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.