Product Description

Napoleon was the colossus of his age. He rose to become one of Revolutionary France's most successful generals, before being crowned emperor in December 1804. Over the next eight years, he fought a series of campaigns, defeating all his continental rivals, though his inability to take command of the sea prevented him from beating Britain. This authoritative book tells the story of the Napoleonic Wars, bringing them to life as never before with 30 items of rare and previously unpublished facsimile memorabilia, which have been specially researched from museum collections around the world.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #376522 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 80 pages

About the Author
Professor Richard Holmes is author of a string of bestsellers, including The D-Day Experience (over 200,000 copies sold). He has presented seven documentary series for the BBC including "War Walks"

Customer Reviews

Unique presentation for history enthusiasts
Bought as a present, this was enthusiastically received by someone interested in this period of history. It really brings alive the characters, politics and momentous escapades of the time. A great presentation - it's more than a book!