consulate and first empire, 1799-1815

Jacky Faber, forced to go behind enemy lines in Paris as an American dancer, seduces a French general to obtain military secrets and save her friends, then dresses in male clothing and penetrates the French army to fight with Napoleon.

Chronicles the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte's empire, describing the men and women who helped shape his empire and discussing the impact Napoleon had on world history.

Chronicles the life of Josephine de Beauharnais, discussing her love for fine things, her relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, the influence she had on his political involvements, and other related topics.

Offers a first-hand narrative of Napoleon's campaign in Russia, which ended in the fall of France's First Empire.

A detailed timeline, illustrations, biographical profiles, and primary documents introduce students to the brief Age of Napolean.

Addresses the twenty-five year Age of Napoelon, which went far beyond his death, from 1795 to 1820, and the non-military influences he and his successors had on France in terms of administration and civil reforms.

Reprint of: The Horizon book of the age of Napoleon. 1963. Describes the military, political, cultural, economic, and social aspects of the Napoleonic world.

A biography of the military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and whose empire covered most of western and central Europe.