Napoleon

Examples

• Napoleon, thwarted of a Russian princess, snubbed indeed by Alexander, turned to Austria, and married the arch-duchess Marie Louise. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Does the Emperor Napoleon live here now, Ferguson? Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• If Napoleon had deemed it best to have continued his journey across the Atlantic to America he would have been compelled to pass several weeks on an uncomfortable sailing vessel. William Henry Doolittle. Inventions in the Century.
• The Holy Roman Empire struggled on indeed to the days of Napoleon, but as an invalid and dying thing. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• I never admired the character of the first Napoleon; but I recognize his great genius. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• Rifled cannon were first employed in actual service in Louis Napoleon’s Italian campaign of 1859, and were first introduced in the United States service by General James in 1861. Edward W. Byrn. The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.
• It all seems to centre round that bust of Napoleon which I bought for this very room about four months ago. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• Except for Napoleon it seems to have been a thoroughly commonplace, hungry family. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• You said, 'I desire to possess a copy of Devine's Napoleon, and am prepared to pay you ten pounds for the one which is in your possession. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• The third Napoleon could have no claim to having done a good or just act. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• If Napoleon had gained this battle, it would have counted among his most characteristic and brilliant exploits. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Six plaster casts of Napoleon were drying in the passage. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• In that antithesis lies the essential historical importance of Napoleon. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• Grandfather and Napoleon. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
• It has been mentioned how Pauline, the bonne, had son homme a elle also in the ranks of the army that had gone out to meet the Emperor Napoleon. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• I am a poet, not a ruler; and Napoleons are made of stronger stuff than mere bards piping their idle song, and letting the world go by. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• Osborne--and--and Dobbin said I was; and you are to give the man two napoleons: my mother will pay you. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
• Ferguson--(interpreting)--He says two Napoleons--eight dollars. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
• We had occasion some months ago to strengthen our resources and borrowed for that purpose 30,000 napoleons from the Bank of France. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• The crate upon which I sit contains 2,000 napoleons packed between layers of lead foil. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
• I have got ten Napoleons in my pocket. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.

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