Napoleon: A Biographical Companion

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It is claimed by some that Napolean was a military genius with enormous administrative and organizational abilities who, between 1799 and 1814, established an empire which spread across Europe. One of the most significant warrior-conquerors in history, he was also a ruthless dictator who suppressed all opposition. Paradoxically, his wide-ranging legal and administrative reforms promoted liberalism and democracy, whilst his military conquests ultimately encouraged national unification movements. This biographical companion provides easy access to information about the Emperor Napoleon through some 330 entries which cover significant events, people, and other topics such as the principal Napoleonic campaigns, all the major battles including Waterloo and Austerlitz, Napoleon's most important generals and marshals, Josephine de Beauharnais, and the Napoleonic code.

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"...this volume should be a welcome addition to high school, public, and undergraduate libraries." - Booklist "Napoleon and Stalin"/i> 'Both books are factual and well written ... Fascinating lives make a fascinating reading and both these volumes are not only useful as references, but they offer interesting insights ... Both will be of use in libraries where there is demand, and, as with the other books in this series, larger academic and public libraries may want these books in circulation." - Against the Grain "Complemented nicely by Napoleonic documents, a chronology, and a comprehensive bibliography, this polished and well-constructed effort will serve as an easy to use reference for students. Recommended for all public and academic libraries." - Library Journal "...an extremely useful tool to understanding the man, his rise to power, and his eventual downfall ... extremely valuable to anyone interested in knowing more about the man who not only greatly influenced his time but also continues to be a source of controversy. Highly Recommended." - The Book Report "This is a useful work that ably serves its purpose." - Diplomacy & Statecraft

Author Bio

David Nicholls has taught history at the University of Leeds, the University of Exeter, and at Tours in France.