Napoleon Bonaparte, a remarkable man who rose from obscure beginnings to rule vast areas of Europe, remains today as much of a paradox as he was to his contemporaries. Millions have revered him as the quintessential man of action-rational and decisive, and yet much about this gifted and complex person continues to haunt the conscience of Europe. For more than 160 years, liberals and dictators alike have taken their inspiration for his story-leader of men, molder of people, and master of strategy and warfare.
This is part of Chelsea House Publishers' World Leaders - Past and Present series. This ebook contains the complete text from the original print version.
