
This acclaimed biography of one history's great figures--called "monumental" (Library Journal ), "brilliant" ( Times , London) and "a rounded and persuasive portrait" ( New York Times ) -- is now available in a new edition. Napoleon Bonaparte's character and achievements have...


Author McLynn explores the Promethean legend from his Corsican roots, through the chaotic years of the French Revolution and his extraordinary military triumphs, to the coronation in 1804, to his fatal decision in 1812 to add Russia to his seemingly endless conquests, and his...





