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Napoleon

[soldier, emperor, lover, statesman
2006
The incredible life of an extraordinary leader. Napoleon is the first in-depth documentary portrait of one of the most famous, influential, and controversial figures ever.

Juan Carlos

steering Spain from dictatorship to democracy
2004
Presents a biography of Juan Carlos, King of Spain, discussing his early life and apprenticeship to dictator Francisco Franco, his education and marriage, his ascension to the throne in 1975, and his subsequent attempts to restore democracy to Spain.

Russia land of the tsars

2003
The definitive exploration of Russia's imperial past: its origins, leaders, wars and politics. Using exclusive interviews and historical reenactments, this series of 4 videos spans one thousand years of Russian history. From the first settlement of Russe Vikings to the brutal murder of Tsar Nicholas II and his family. Explores the tumultuous lives of figures like Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, and Catherine the Great. Events include the December Revolution and Napoleon's ill-fated invasion and how they changed history.

Napoleon and Hitler

a comparative biography
1990

My Napoleon

1997
A young English girl describes her friendship with Napoleon when, after his defeat at Waterloo, he comes to live in her family's house on the island of St. Helena.

The age of Napoleon

2002
A reprint of the 1963 text which examines the military, political, cultural, economic, and social aspects of the Napoleonic world, and provides insight into the life and thinking of French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte.

Sharpe's devil

Richard Sharpe and the Emperor, 1820-1821
1999
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Sharpe comes out of retirement to find his friend Don Blas Vivar, Captain-General of the Spanish colony of Chile.

The military life of Napoleon, Emperor of the French

1969
Reviews the military career of Napoleon, who learned his strategies from the defeats and victories of history's great military leaders.

Isabella of Castile

the first Renaissance queen
1991
A biography of Queen Isabella who played many roles in Spain's rise to glory.

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