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A biography of the soldier-statesman Napoleon, military genius, Enlightenment intellectual, and visionary builder, who forged a new nation of France out of the ashes of the French Revolution.

Readers will learn what it took in 1803 to make largest land purchase in the history of the United States, the Louisiana Territory and the leaders involved.

A biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, Emporer of France, discussing his Corsican roots, the many battles he fought in order to secure control of France and more.

A guide to the life, legacy, and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte that chronicles his military campaigns, romantic relationships, removal from power, and lasting impact on world history.

Presents an overview of the battle fought at Waterloo, on June, 18, 1815, when Napoleon's seventy thousand men were defeated by the command of the Duke of Wellington, describing the bloody fight and the impact it had on history.

Offers a fictionalized account of Napoleon Bonaparte's last exile, in 1815, on the island of St. Helena in the Atlantic.

A biography of Napoleon drawing on original research and Alan Forrest's distinguished background in French history, Forrest demonstrates that Napoleon was as much a product of his times as their creator.

The 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the United States and helped kick off the period of westward expansion. Readers take a look at President Jefferson's role in the deal, why the United States wanted this territory, and why France agreed to the sale.

Explores the events leading to the Louisiana Purchase, discussing significant individuals, the Treaty of Paris, the Jay Treaty of 1794, how the U.S. financed the deal, and other related topics.