Napoleon - Annotated by David Nicholls (Hardcover)

About the Book

Describes the life, achievements, rise to power, and influences of the military leader who crowned himself Emperor of the French and established dominance over Europe.

Book Synopsis

This illustrated A-Z encyclopedia provides easy access to information about the emperor Napoleon. Over 300 entries 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. Napoleon also includes primary source documents, a handy chronology of key events, a bibliography, and an index.

Review Quotes

"...this volume should be a welcome addition to high school, public, and undergraduate libraries." --Booklist

"Napoleon and Stalin
'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

About the Author

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