Napoleon For DummiesExplains his influence on the military, law, politics, and religion Get the real story of Napoleon Bonaparte Not sure what's true about Napoleon? This easy-to-follow guide gets past the stereotypes and introduces you to this extraordinary man's beginnings, accomplishments, and famous romances. It traces Napoleon's rise from Corsican military cadet to Emperor of the French, chronicles his military campaigns, explains the mistakes that led to his removal from power, and explores his lasting impact on Europe and the world. Discover * How Napoleon built -- and lost -- an empire * The forces that influenced him * Why he created the Napoleonic Code * The inside story on Josephine * How he helped shape modern-day Europe |
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Educating a Genius | 26 |
The French Revolution Liberty Equality Fraternity | 35 |
Josephine | 65 |
Defeat and Resurrection | 199 |
Waterloo | 225 |
St Helena Napoleons Final Island | 235 |
A True Revolutionary | 249 |
Taking the fight to the enemy quickly | 256 |
Sustaining Support at Home | 261 |
Building a Greater Middle Class France | 271 |
Influencing Nations Diplomacy and Legacy | 293 |
Building a Winning Army | 80 |
Mixing Art Science and Guns in Egypt | 97 |
Gaining Control of France | 115 |
Winning His Greatest Victories | 125 |
Conquering a Continent | 141 |
Facing Another Austrian Threat | 151 |
Losing an Empire | 157 |
Bleeding in Spain | 169 |
Reeling from Russia | 183 |
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