Author(s): David Chanteranne; Emmanuelle Papot

History/Politics

Take a close up, personal look at the iconic figure who revolutionized Europe and shaped our modern world: Napoleon Bonaparte. Famed for his outstanding military success, his impressive achievements also include the civil laws known as the Napoleonic Code. This stunning biography, with 180 illustrations that range from battlefield reports to intimate love letters, vividly chronicles his incredible rise, legendary battles, conquest of Europe, and eventual fall.