Napoleon - His Life, His Battles, His Empire

An insight into the mind of Napoleon who, from modest beginnings, became Emperor of France and its vast empire. It examines his battles looks at his social and political reforms which revolutionized the western world.

About the author

David Chanteranne is an historian and art historian, and is the editor-in-chief of the magazines Napoleon I and Napoleon III.

Emmanuelle Papot is an historian and writer.

Summary

Explore the rise and fall of a legend.

Napoleon: His Life, His Battles, His Empire offers an unprecedented insight into the life of a man labelled conqueror, emperor, lover and tyrant. Thoroughly researched by expert authors, it examines Napoleon's story from humble beginnings to leader of a vast empire, including detailed studies of the battles that made him a legend – Marengo, Austerlitz, Jena and Wagram.

Illustrated with vivid artworks, photographs and incredible historical documents, including love letters to Josephine and treaties signed by Napoleon himself, this is a comprehensive and compelling account of the man who came from nothing and conquered everything.

Foreword

An insight into the mind of Napoleon who, from modest beginnings, became Emperor of France and its vast empire. It examines his battles looks at his social and political reforms which revolutionized the western world.

Product details

• Authors: David Chanteranne, Chanteranne David, Emmanuelle Papot
• Publisher: Headline Book
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.11.2023
• EAN: 9781802798425
• ISBN: 978-1-80279-842-5
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 252 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Weight: 920 g
• Illustrations: 180 clr illus
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, military history, Memoirs, HISTORY / Europe / France, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History: specific events and topics, Modern warfare, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, Napoleonic Wars, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / Napoleonic Wars