1789-1815

A biography of the French emperor Napoleon, chronicling his rise as a leader and fall from power.

The author maintains that modern attitudes toward total war were conceived during the Napoleonic era; and argues that all the elements of total war were evident including conscription, unconditional surrender, disregard for basic rules of war, mobilization of civilians, and guerrilla warfare.

Follows the fortunes of men of all ranks on both sides--and some women too.

Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.

Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's beloved penguin, Penny.

Presents a biography of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte, with maps, illustrations, primary source documents, a timeline, and a glossary.

Students will learn and discover key details about the life of Bonaparte, the battles he fought in and his rise to political and militaristic success.

Examines the legacy of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte.

A biography of the French emperor Napoleon, chronicling his rise as a leader and fall from power.