The Great Shadow And Other Napoleonic Tales
(Author) Arthur Conan DoyleIn The Great Shadow And Other Napoleonic Tales, published 1892, Doyle deals with the conquests and war tactics of General Napoleon, who changed the history and map of the world. The Great Shadow is that cast by Napoleon over the whole of Europe. The collection includes such tales as The Crime of the Brigadier and The Slapping Sal.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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