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Napoleon the Great

Napoleon the Great

By Andrew Roberts

Napoleon the Great. Penguin Books, 2014.

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A brief summary of Napoleon the Great

A biographical account of Napoleon’s life from birth through death, including his major battles, reigns, and lovers, containing important information, debunking myths, and presenting well-cited facts.

Key insights in Napoleon the Great

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What do you get from this book? The true story behind Napoleon’s success, controversy, and continued influence
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Napoleon was born in Corsica, to which he devoted his loyalty, even after becoming a general in the French army
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During the Italian campaign Napoleon’s troops were outnumbered, but he still won key battles in Lodi and Venice
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An attempt to take control of Egypt failed, but Napoleon overthrew the French directory and became its new ruler
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A controversial new constitution was drafted and put into law, after which Napoleon took his men to battle in Marengo
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The Napoleonic Code unified France, though several assassination attempts proved not everyone was happy
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Britain declared peace then rescinded its offer; conspiracies to get rid of Napoleon ended with him becoming emperor
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After the battle of Austerlitz, a new peace reigned, but Prussian armies at Jena and Auerstädt continued to fight
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Napoleon showed compassion for his enemies while attempting to force Britain and Russia into peace talks
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The Iberian peninsula became a key figure in Napoleon’s war, resulting in eighty thousand lives lost at the battle of Wagram
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Though many people saw Napoleon as an advocate for progress, the Russians went to war with him
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The war against Russia was bloody, with hundreds of thousands of men losing their lives on both sides
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In 1814, the sixth coalition allies gained the upper hand, took Paris, and forced Napoleon to abdicate
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The Battle of Waterloo was Napoleon’s final defeat before being exiled to St. Helena, where he died
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Selected critiques in brief
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Final word

Who should read Napoleon the Great

Historians • educators • students • military aficionados • anyone with an interest in famous people • anyone interested in the history of France

About the author of Napoleon the Great

Historian and bestselling author Andrew Roberts holds a PhD from Cambridge. He has worked as a professor in the Department of War Studies at King's College London and written for The Daily Telegraph and The Spectator. He is the recipient of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the British Army Military Book of the Year Award.

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