napoleonic wars, 1800-1815

Jacky Faber, forced to go behind enemy lines in Paris as an American dancer, seduces a French general to obtain military secrets and save her friends, then dresses in male clothing and penetrates the French army to fight with Napoleon.

A reprint of the 1963 text which examines the military, political, cultural, economic, and social aspects of the Napoleonic world, and provides insight into the life and thinking of French military leader Napoleon Bonaparte.

In 1814 Richard Sharpe and his small force of Rifleman face overwhelming odds after being abandoned deep in French territory.

British solider Richard Sharpe faces duel battles in the Peninsula Wars--one to conquer the city of Toulouse, and the other to defend his honor against the charge that he stole Napoleon's personal treasure.

As the British forces gather for the invasion of France, Major Richard Sharpe finds his regiment mysteriously dissolved by the War Office in London.

Temporary Captain Richard Sharpe must redeem the disgrace of his regiment in having lost its colors in combat by capturing one of the gold eagles given by Napoleon to each of his regiments.

Richard Sharpe is twice a hero in Wellington's campaign to protect Spain against Napoleon, and is looking forward to promotion and eager to be on the leading edge of battle, but other conflicts ensue, including the need to protect his infant daughter and her mother, and the necessity to protect himself from a fellow officer.

Richard Sharpe is headed back to England when he finds himself drawn into the battle at Cape Trafalgar off the coast of Spain.