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1799-1815

Victor

a novel based on the life of the Savage of Aveyron
1998
A novel based on the work of Dr. Jean Marc Itard who spent the years shortly after the French Revolution working with a "savage" boy whom he called Victor, trying to prove he was not an idiot and to teach him how to live in human society.

The Napoleonic Wars

defeat of the Grand Army
2003
Provides a look at how Napoleon Bonaparte's egotism, unrealistic dreams, and tendency to underestimate enemies led to the downfall of his Grand Arm?ee during the Napoleonic Wars.

My bonny light horseman

being an account of the further adventures of Jacky Faber, in love and war
2008
Jacky Faber, forced to go behind enemy lines in Paris as an American dancer, seduces a French general to obtain military secrets and save her friends, then dresses in male clothing and penetrates the French army to fight with Napoleon.

Napole?n

2003
Presents a comprehensive biography on the life and military experiences of Napoleon Bonaparte and chronicles his childhood, motivation, accomplishments, as well as his impact on history.

Napoleon and the Hundred Days

2005
Chronicles the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte's empire, describing the men and women who helped shape his empire and discussing the impact Napoleon had on world history.

Napoleon and Berlin

the Franco-Prussian war in North Germany, 1813
2002
Examines Napoleon's multiple attempts to capture Berlin during the Campaign of 1813, describing the defense of Berlin, including the use of the Prussian militia, and the relationship between Napoleon's failures in Berlin and his loss of Germany altogether.

Jos?phine

Napol?on's incomparable empress
2002
Chronicles the life of Josephine de Beauharnais, discussing her love for fine things, her relationship with Napoleon Bonaparte, the influence she had on his political involvements, and other related topics.

Napoleon's expedition to Russia

2003
Offers a first-hand narrative of Napoleon's campaign in Russia, which ended in the fall of France's First Empire.

The age of Napoleon

2004
A detailed timeline, illustrations, biographical profiles, and primary documents introduce students to the brief Age of Napolean.

Napoleon

1987
Traces the life of the powerful French military and political leader, focusing on his triumphs and defeats in the Napoleonic Wars.

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