Contains articles that provide information about French leader Napoleon Bonaparte, discussing the major influences on his character and career, his domestic and foreign policies, his military career, and his legacy.
Recounts each stage of the Battle of Waterloo focusing the political, strategic, and historical aspects. Also discusses how the battle was lost based on information found in a recently discovered document.
the Battle of Waterloo--and the great commanders who fought it
Roberts, Andrew
2001
Examines the relationship between the Emperor Napoleon andthe Duke of Wellington, looking at what they had to say about each other in public and private, and considering the ways in which their opinions of each influenced the outcome of the Battle of Waterloo.
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.