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Napoleon BonaparteUnless otherwise noted, these books are for sale at Amazon.com. Your purchase through these links will result in a commission for the owner of the Royalty.nu site. Book categories: Biographies, Rise & Fall, Writings, Associates, Josephine, Other Women, Stepson, Stepdaughter, Plots Against, Fiction, Jerome, Joseph, Pauline, Exiles & Death, French Revolution, Military Career, Waterloo, Egypt, Italy, Russia, Era, USA, Art, Miscellaneous, Napoleon II, Napoleon III, Other, Children's Books, Movies & Documentaries, French Royalty BiographiesNapoleon: A Concise Biography by David A. Bell. Emphasizes the importance of the French Revolution in understanding Napoleon's career. Napoleon Bonaparte by William Doyle. A brief biography of the man who turned Europe upside down in a space of less than 20 years. Bonaparte: 1769-1802 by Patrice Gueniffey, translated by Steven Rendall. Follows Napoleon Bonaparte from his obscure boyhood in Corsica to his proclamation as First Consul for Life in 1802. Napoleon: A Biography by Frank McLynn. This biography reveals Napoleon I as a great man and a deeply flawed human being. Napoleon: A Life by Andrew Roberts. The first one-volume biography to take advantage of the publication of Napoleon's 33,000 letters. Napoleon by Felix M. Markham. A reconstruction of Napoleon's life based on newly rediscovered documents, including the letters of his wife Marie-Louise. Napoleon Bonaparte: A Life by Alan Schom. Portrays Napoleon as an evil man and a poor general. Napoleon: Penguin Lives Biography by Paul Johnson. In Napoleon's insatiable hunger for power, Johnson sees a realist, a brilliant opportunist, and a propagandist. Napoleon: Man of War, Man of Peace by Timothy Wilson-Smith. A biography that separates and compares the emperor's achievements in war and his legacy in peacetime. Napoleon: A Life by Adam Zamoyski. Born into a poor family, Napoleon was Emperor of the French at 35. This biography explains him against the background of the Enlightenment. Napoleon: Conquest, Reform and Reorganization by Clive Emsley. Examines one of the most charismatic characters of the 19th century. By Michael BroersNapoleon: Soldier of Destiny by Michael Broers. The first volume of a two-part biography that makes full use of Napoleon Bonaparte's newly released personal correspondence. Napoleon - The Spirit of the Age: 1805-1810 by Michael Broers. The second volume in Broers' series. This book covers the zenith of Napoleon's power and military might. Napoleon: The Decline and Fall of an Empire: 1811-1821 by Michael Broers. This book follows Napoleon's thoughts and feelings as he fought to preserve the world he had created. By Philip DwyerNapoleon: The Path to Power by Philip Dwyer. This biography focuses on the evolution of Napoleon as a leader and debunks myths about him, revealing a ruthless, manipulative, driven man whose character has been disguised by the public image he fashioned. Citizen Emperor: Napoleon in Power by Philip Dwyer. In this second volume of Dwyer's biography, Napoleon, now 30, takes his position as head of the French state after the 1799 coup. Napoleon: Passion, Death and Resurrection, 1815-1840 by Philip Dwyer. The final volume of Dwyer's trilogy explores Napoleon's life, legacy and myth from first imprisonment, through the years of exile, up to death and beyond. Other Napoleon BooksThe Boyhood and Youth of Napoleon by Oscar Browning. The formative years between Napoleon's birth in 1796 and the siege of Toulon in 1793. The Eagle in Splendour: Inside the Court of Napoleon by Philip Mansel. The grandeur and extravagance of the court of Napoleon I surpassed even that of that Louis XIV. Napoleon: A Political Life by Steven Englund. This biography portrays Napoleon as deeply committed to the French Revolution, not to any specific nationality. To Kidnap a Pope: Napoleon and Pius VII by Ambrogio A. Caiani. An account of the tempestuous relationship between the emperor and his most unyielding opponent. Napoleon Against Himself: A Psychobiography by Avner Falk. Considers Napoleon's intellect, emotional life, defensive processes, his family background, and his self-destructive actions. Napoleon: "My Ambition Was Great" by Thierry Lentz, translated by Laurel Hirsch. A history, illustrated with more than 180 images, including paintings, prints, and maps Napoleon: A Life Told in Gardens and Shadows by Ruth Scurr. A biography that follows the emperor's life through gardens, parks, and forests. Napoléon Bonaparte: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works by Joshua Meeks. Covers all aspects of Napoleon's life and work. Includes chronology, A to Z section, and bibliography. Napoleon in 100 Objects by Gareth Glover. A journey across Napoleonic Europe to discover the places, people and objects that tell the his life story. Napoleon for Dummies by J. David Markham. An accessible guide to the life and legacy of France's most famous leader. Napoleon and de Gaulle: Heroes and History by Patricia Gueniffey, translated by Steven Rendall. A historian compares two leaders to make the case that individuals matter in history. Napoleon by R. S. Alexander. How Napoleon's reputation evolved and how it has been altered by such events as the World Wars, and by association with such figures as Hitler and Mussolini. Napoleon (Grandes Biografias Series) by Manuel Saurina Gimenez. A biography in Spanish. Rise and FallThe Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte by Robert Asprey combines biography with military history in charting the course of Napoleon's career up to 1805. Followed by a sequel: The Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The Decline and Fall of Napoleon's Empire: How the Emperor Self-Destructed by Digby Smith. Highlights Napoleon's military and naval mistakes, diplomatic and political errors, and domestic and economic blunders. Napoleon (Profiles in Power) by Geoffrey Ellis. Analyzes Napoleon's political career. Napoleon: The End of Glory by Munro Price. This book explores why Napoleon lost his crown, exposing his blindness, intransigence and miscalculations; his preference for war and his declining ability to wage it; and his nearly pathological fear of a dishonorable peace. The Napoleonic Empire by Geoffrey Ellis. Was Napoleon the heir of the French Revolution, or did he distort and abandon its principles? This book offers a synthesis of the central issues in that debate. Napoleon - Life, Legacy, and Image: A Biography by Alan Forrest. How the son of an attorney became the most powerful man in Europe. Napoleon and the Art of Diplomacy by William R. Nester. The first comprehensive exploration how Napoleon's diplomatic efforts shaped his military campaigns and the rise and fall of the French empire. Napoleon Bonaparte: Leadership, Strategy, Conflict by Gregory Fremont-Barnes, illustrated by Peter Dennis. Throughout the first decade of the 19th century, Napoleon won battle after battle, but his fortunes changed in 1812. Napoleon on Project Management by Jerry Manas. Explores the key principles behind Napoleon's successes and the lessons to be learned from his downfall, and applies them to modern-day project management and leadership. In His Own WordsIn the Words of Napoleon: The Emperor Day by Day edited by R.M. Johnston. Derived from Napoleon's writings and recorded speech, this compilation acts as a diary or journal of the emperor's life. Clisson & Eugenie by Napoleon Bonaparte, translated by Peter Hicks. Written when Napoleon was 26, this romance shows how he viewed love, women and military life. Napoleon on the Art of War by Napoleon I, edited by Jay Luvaas. Provides Napoleon's views on everything, from the preparation of his forces to the organization, planning, and execution of his battles. The Military Maxims of Napoleon edited by William E. Cairnes and David G. Chandler. Those Who Knew HimWorking with Napoleon: Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte by His Private Secretary by Claude François de Méneval. The author was Napoleon's secretary and close confidant from 1802 to 1815. These memoirs were first published in 1894. Napoleon's Mameluke: The Memoirs of Roustam Raeza edited by Jonathan North. Roustam Raza was sold into slavery in Egypt, then given to Napoleon in 1799. For 15 years he was Napoleon's personal bodyguard. His reminiscences include Russia in 1812 and life in the imperial palaces. Napoleon and His Collaborators: The Making of a Dictatorship by Isser Woloch. Napoleon relied not only on a disciplined army, but also on skillful politicians -- some of whom came to oppose Napoleon's transformation from liberator to tyrant. (Review © Amazon.com.) Napoleon's Marshals by R. P. Dunn-Pattison. Reveals the bravery, incompetence, loyalty, and strategic brilliance of the opportunity-hungry nobles who helped Napoleon retain the imperial crown. First published in 1909. The Emperor's Friend: Marshal Jean Lannes by Margaret Scott Chrisawn. At Napoleon's Side in Russia by Armand De Caulaincourt. The memoirs of one of the highest officials in the French Empire. Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne. First volume of an illustrated biography of the emperor, written by his private secretary (who was also his boyhood friend). Volume Two, Volume Three, and Volume Four are also available. The Women in Napoleon's LifeNapoleon: His Wives and Women by Christopher Hibbert. About the women behind Napoleon, from his strong-willed mother and three sisters to his wives and mistresses. The emperor had passionate relationships, wildly worshipping certain women while disdaining others. Napoleon and His Women Friends by Gertrude Aretz. A look at French emperor Napoleon I's sisters, wives, and mistresses. Napoleon & Marie Louise: The Emperor's Second Wife by Alan Palmer.-Napoleon Bonaparte married Archduchess Marie Louise to obtain an heir and to cement an alliance with the Austrian dynasty. (Review © Amazon.com.) Napoleon and the Woman Question: The Other Sex in French Education, Medicine, and Medical Law by June K. Burton. Examines the lives of women under the Napoleonic regime, and includes an analysis of Napoleon's personal attitudes toward women. Women Against Napoleon: Historical and Fictional Responses to His Rise and Legacy edited by Waltraud Maeierhofer, Gertrud Roesch, and Caroline Bland. Includes contemporary letters, diaries, and writings, as well as 20th century historical fiction. Books About Empress Josephine
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