napoleon

Provides a look at how Napoleon Bonaparte's egotism, unrealistic dreams, and tendency to underestimate enemies led to the downfall of his Grand Arm?ee during the Napoleonic Wars.

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

Chronicles Napoleon's path to power in late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century France, discusses his ambition to conquer Europe, shares details of his personal life and military and political prowess, and includes a look at conditions in Imperial France, with excerpts from letters, diaries, and newspapers.

Portrays the enigmatic character and incredible career of Napoleon Bonaparte, and describes the world he helped to fashion in the course of his ambitions.

A biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, the French military genius who crowned himself Emperor of the French and established a vast European empire.

Primary sources describe the history of the Louisiana Purchase, from Jefferson's dream of expansion and his negotiations with Napoleon for the land to the exploration of the new territory by Lewis and Clark.

Discusses French history under the influence of Napoleon Bonaparte's rise from lowly origins to military and political power, ending with his defeat and the legacy he left to Europe.

Discusses the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and the political maneuverings of Napoleon and Jefferson that made it possible.