1789-1815

Barry der Menschenretter, a Saint Bernard dog, reflects back on his life in the early 1800s at the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps, where he rescued some forty people from avalanches. Includes facts about the breed and the hospice.

Presents a comprehensive biography on the life and military experiences of Napoleon Bonaparte and chronicles his childhood, motivation, accomplishments, as well as his impact on history.

A comprehensive history of the French Revolution that provides chronicles the events surrounding the Revolution, analyzes the impact it had on France and the rest of Europe, and profiles key figures.

After only one night with his bride, Hornblower, as commander of the frigate Hotspur, sails for duty off the French Coast to keep Napoleon from invading England.

A profile of the fourth U.S. president that evaluates his complexities and role as an icon of the conservative movement, providing coverage of such topics as his campaigns against the Bill of Rights, his disapproval of political parties, and the negative responses to his foreign policies.

Presents a comprehensive analysis of how the Federalist party of the early nineteenth-century nearly destroyed the young nation and how Federalist leaders attempted to undermine Jefferson's administration and policies prior to the War of 1812.

Presents a detailed account of Napoleon's victory over a coalition of European powers in the summer of 1805 and his ability to crush the armies of Austria and Russia, and describes his diplomatic, economic, and military perspectives.

Examines Napoleon's multiple attempts to capture Berlin during the Campaign of 1813, describing the defense of Berlin, including the use of the Prussian militia, and the relationship between Napoleon's failures in Berlin and his loss of Germany altogether.

Explores the relationship between Napoleon Bonaparte and his civilian political supporters who worked behind the scenes to garner support and further the goals of the French leader.