Napoleon For Dummies
Explains 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
Biography & Autobiography
1 online resource (421 pages)
9781118070147, 1118070143
1043551288
Title; Contents; Introduction; About This Book; Conventions Used in This Book; What You're Not to Read; Foolish Assumptions; How This Book Is Organized; Icons Used in This Book; Where to Go from Here; Part I : Beginnings; Chapter 1: Why Remember Napoleon?; A Legend in His Own Time; Respecting Napoleon's Legacy; A Napoleonic Primer; Chapter 2: Raising a Genius; Fighting for Corsican Independence; Getting to Know Napoleon's Family; Educating a Genius; Heading Home; Chapter 3: The French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity; Tension at Versailles; Convening the Estates General. Sparking RevolutionSupporting Revolution, Winning Support; Chapter 4: Moving into the Limelight; Losing Some Revolutionary Fervor; Catching a Break; Taking a Step Backward; Securing a Government; Jump-Starting His Career; Chapter 5: Josephine!; Learning about Love; A Rose by Any Other Name; Meeting and Marrying; Part II : Building an Empire; Chapter 6: Improvising an Army in Italy; Assessing the Austrian Threat; Fulfilling a Geographical Destiny; Getting Napoleon on Board; Building a Winning Army; Leading the Campaign; Dealing with the Austrians; Longing for Josephine. Continuing the Fight Against AustriaHosting a Troubled Family Reunion; Settling Scores, Creating Countries; Chapter 7: Mixing Art, Science, and Guns in Egypt; Basking in the Glow of Glory; Setting Sights on Egypt; Emulating Alexander; Sailing (and Marching) into History; Struggling with Josephine; Campaigning in the Holy Land; Defending against the Turks; Suffering European Setbacks; Chapter 8: Gaining Control of France; Returning Home a Hero; Dealing with Josephine; Being a Hero in a Troubled Nation; Chapter 9: Winning His Greatest Victories; Seeking Peace in Europe. Fighting the Austrians in Italy
Again!Fighting the Austrians and Russians
Yet Again!; Chapter 10: Conquering a Continent; Reorganizing Europe; Tussling with Prussia and Russia; Facing Another Austrian Threat; Part III : Losing an Empire; Chapter 11: Sailing into Disaster with the British; Facing Denial in Egypt; Destroying the Danish Fleet (Twice); Sinking the Spanish and French at Trafalgar; Chapter 12: Bleeding in Spain; Gaining Control of Portugal; Taking Advantage of Spain's Political Turmoil; The Peasants Are Revolting (and So Are the Clergy); Keeping Control All in the Family. Battling the BritishThe Spanish Ulcer; Defending France; Chapter 13: Reeling from Russia; Watching Storm Clouds Gather; Getting Russia Ready for War; Preparing France for War; Invading Mother Russia; Making the Long Return Home; Chapter 14: Defeat and Resurrection; Trying to Keep the Wolves at Bay; Defending the Homeland; Becoming the Emperor of Elba; The One Hundred Days; Chapter 15: Waterloo; Feeling the Weight of Waterloo; Organizing an Army and Seeking Peace; Picking a New Team; Marching to War; Bad News Travels Fastest; Chapter 16: St. Helena: Napoleon's Final Island
Putting His Fate in British Hands