The soldier who became an emperor and changed Europe forever.Napoleon Bonaparte rose from a relatively obscure Corsican family to become emperor of France and one of Europe's most powerful figures. In Simply Napoleon, historians J. David Markham and Matthew D. Zarzeczny offer an accessible introduction to the man behind the legend, tracing his extraordinary rise, his military victories, his reforms, and the ambition that ultimately brought his empire crash...

"The most detailed and accurate account of the Emperor's last thirty days on French soil, from both the political and the personal aspect." —Thomas Zacharis, Napoleon.orgWinner of Ben Weider's President's Choice Award from the International Napoleonic SocietyNapoleon's incredible career went through a number of distinct periods. Much has been written about his rise to power, his time as leader of France, his ultimate defeat at Waterloo and ...

Many books have been written about St Helena and its most famous resident, the exiled Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The episode has been so intensively researched that it is rare for a fresh, unpublished account to come to light. Yet Dr James Verling's St Helena journal is just such a source. Verling was based on St Helena during Napoleon's imprisonment and he was even appointed as Napoleon's official physician. Throughout his stay, this young doctor kept a vivid diary of his experiences. Th...

The general who conquered an empire and changed the meaning of power.Julius Caesar is one of history's most famous figures, but behind the familiar stories of conquest, political intrigue, and assassination was a remarkably ambitious and complex man. In Simply Caesar, J. David Markham and Matthew Zarzeczny offer an accessible introduction to Caesar's life, career, and extraordinary rise to power. From his early political ambitions and conquest of Gaul to h...

Julius Caesar (100–44 BCE) rose from a relatively modest patrician background to become one of the most powerful figures in Roman history. His military genius, particularly in his conquest of Gaul, expanded the Roman Empire to unprecedented levels, while his political acumen allowed him to navigate the intricacies of Roman politics and eventually declare himself dictator. However, his centralization of power and disregard for Roman traditions led to tensions with his peers and, ultimately,...

“What a little gem! If you are looking for a quick biography of Napoleon, look no further. With lively narrative and good mastery of facts, Simply Napoleon will take you on a thrilling journey recounting Napoleon's rise to power from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to the emperor of much of Europe. Highly recommended for those wanting a brief refresher on one of the greatest European statesmen. This is both an entertaining and an enlightening read!”—A...

Explains his influence on the military, law, politics, and religionGet the real story of Napoleon BonaparteNot 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 explore...

Combining short stories in the alternate military-history genre with speculative history, this entertaining book invites listeners to consider what didn't happen to gain a richer understanding of what did. Acclaimed fiction writers John Mina, Kim Stanley Robinson, William Sanders, and Harry Turtledove pose intriguing "What if?" questions about Napoleon, the U.S. Civil War, the American South, and World War II, such as "What if Napoleon had become emperor of the United Sta...

From New York Times bestselling author Paul Johnson, “a very readable and entertaining biography” (The Washington Post) about one of the most important figures in modern European history: Napoleon BonaparteIn an ideal pairing of author and subject, the magisterial historian Paul Johnson offers a vivid look at the life of the strategist, general, and dictator who conquered much of Europe. Following Napoleon from the barren island of Corsica to his ...

Ever since 1821, when he died at age fifty-one on the forlorn and windswept island of St. Helena, Napoleon Bonaparte has been remembered as either demi-god or devil incarnate. In The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, the first volume of a two-volume cradle-to-grave biography, Robert Asprey instead treats him as a human being. Asprey tells this fascinating, tragic tale in lush narrative detail. The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte is an exciting, reckless thrill ride as Asprey charts Napoleon'...

Adam Zamoyski’s bestselling account of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia and his catastrophic retreat from Moscow, events that had a profound effect on European history.In 1812 the most powerful man in the world assembled the largest army in history and marched on Moscow with the intention of consolidating his dominion. But within months, Napoleon’s invasion of Russia – history’s first example of total war – had turned into an epic military disaster. Over 400,000 French and Allied troo...

A small library could be stocked with books written about Napoleon Bonaparte the general, whose battles and campaigns have been studied extensively. Warriors, however, are not generally known for their diplomatic skills and Napoleon is no exception. After all, conquerors are accustomed to imposing rather than negotiating terms. For Napoleon, however, the arts of war and diplomacy meshed. Napoleon was often as brilliant and successful at diplomacy as he was at war, although at times he coul...