Napoleon For Dummies
| Author | : J. David Markham |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 395 |
| Release | : 2011-05-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118070147 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118070143 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (143 Downloads) |
Download or read book Napoleon For Dummies written by J. David Markham and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains his influence on the military, law, politics, and religion Get the real story of Napoleon Bonaparte Not sure what's true about Napoleon? This easy-to-follow guide gets past the stereotypes and introduces you to this extraordinary man's beginnings, accomplishments, and famous romances. It traces Napoleon's rise from Corsican military cadet to Emperor of the French, chronicles his military campaigns, explains the mistakes that led to his removal from power, and explores his lasting impact on Europe and the world. Discover * How Napoleon built -- and lost -- an empire * The forces that influenced him * Why he created the Napoleonic Code * The inside story on Josephine * How he helped shape modern-day Europe
