Napoleon For Dummies

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 EuropeMarkham, J. David is the author of 'Napoleon For Dummies', published 2005 under ISBN 9780764597985 and ISBN 0764597981.