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The First Book of Napoleon
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The First Book of Napoleon, the Tyrant of the Earth is an account of the Napoleonic Wars published in London in 1809 under the pseudonym "Eliakim the Scribe." The book is written in the style of the King James Version of the Bible. Content The narrative opens with a description of the French Revolution and goes on to describe Napoleon's rise to power, the start of hostilities between France and Britain, and various events of the war, including the destruction of the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile. The work concludes with a parable, a vision given to Eliakim, and Eliakim's warnings and admonitions to the people of Albion (Britain). Authorship, publication, and initial reception The First Book of Napoleon is often attributed to the French writer Modeste Gruau, who published two works under the pseudonym "Eliakim" in 1854 and 1860. However, a pre-publication manuscript copy of The First Book of Napoleon at the State Library of New South Wales identifies Michael Linning as the author. The book was published in London in October 1809 and sold in London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. It was reviewed in the February 1810 issue of the British Critic. See Also
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