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Andrew Roberts Biography

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Andrew Roberts, born on January 13, 1963, is a renowned British historian specializing in the history of the 20th century, with a particular focus on World War II. He is known for his in-depth research and engaging narrative style.

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Book:Napoleon

Source: Napoleon

“It was a measure of Napoleon’s resilience and resourcefulness – and of the confidence that he still commanded – that having returned from Russia with only 10,000 effectives from his central invading force, he was able within four months to field an army of 151,000 men for the Elbe campaign, with many more to come.”

Force Confidence Army Resilience Resourceful Campaign Invade

Book:Napoleon: A Life

Source: Napoleon: A Life

“With their own record of killing 12 million American Indians and supporting slavery for four decades after the British abolished it, Americans wish to project their historical guilt on to someone else.”

Wish History Millions Records Four Humour Projects Slavery Guilt Historical Killing British Decades American Indian

Author:Andrew Roberts

“When, during the Second World War, the island of Malta came through three terrible years of bombardment and destruction, it was rightly awarded the George Medal for bravery: today Israel should be awarded a similar decoration for defending democracy, tolerance and Western values against a murderous onslaught that has lasted twenty times as long.”

“What finally scuppered Napoleon's Europe was of course the fatal combination of the English Channel and the Russian winter; the same unlikely partnership that also did for Hitler's Europe.”

Courses History Europe Winter Combination Partnership Unlikely

Author:Andrew Roberts

About the Author

Born: January 13, 1963
Known for: Historian
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