Quote: "Napoleon Bonaparte (born Napoleone Buonaparte; 15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821), later known by his regnal name Napoleon I, was a French military commander and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led successful campaigns during the Revolutionary Wars."
The study of the period of French history during which Napoleon Bonaparte ruled.
Life of Napoleon Bonaparte: A study of the life, career and leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte, including his military campaigns, governance of France and his lasting impact.
Napoleonic Wars: A broad overview of the major wars fought during the Napoleonic era, including the French Revolutionary Wars, Napoleonic Wars, and the Waterloo Campaign.
Military Tactics and Strategy: A study of the military tactics, strategies and innovations used by Napoleon and his generals in battle.
Europe during Napoleonic era: A look at the political, economic, and social landscape of Europe during the Napoleonic era, including the impact of Napoleon on different European powers.
Napoleon's Personalities: An examination of Napoleon's personality traits and their impact on his decision-making, leadership style and relationship with others.
Napoleonic Code: An analysis of the Napoleonic Code, a civil code that was established by Napoleon that served as a model for civil law codes around the world.
Art and Culture under Napoleonic era: An assessment of the art and cultural movements during the Napoleonic era, including the Romantic movement and Napoleon's patronage of arts.
Napoleon and the Church: A study of the relationship between Napoleon and the Catholic Church, including the Concordat of 1801 and its lasting impact.
Diplomacy during Napoleonic era: A look at the diplomatic relations between European powers during the Napoleonic era, including alliances, treaties, and negotiations.
Legacy of Napoleonic era: An evaluation of the Napoleonic era's lasting impact on politics, economics, law, and culture in Europe and around the world.
Quote: "He was the leader of the French Republic as First Consul from 1799 to 1804, then of the French Empire as Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814 and briefly again in 1815."
Quote: "Napoleon's political and cultural legacy endures as a celebrated and controversial leader."
Quote: "He initiated many liberal reforms that have persisted."
Quote: "Between three and six million civilians and soldiers died in the Napoleonic Wars."
Quote: "Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica to a native family descending from Italian nobility."
Quote: "He rose rapidly after he saved the governing French Directory by firing on royalist insurgents."
Quote: "In 1796, he began a military campaign against the Austrians and their Italian allies, scoring decisive victories, and became a national hero."
Quote: "Two years later, he led a military expedition to Egypt that served as a springboard to political power."
Quote: "He engineered a coup in November 1799 and became First Consul of the Republic."
Quote: "Napoleon shattered this coalition with victories in the Ulm campaign and at the Battle of Austerlitz, which led to the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire."
Quote: "Napoleon defeated Prussia at the battles of Jena and Auerstedt, marched the Grande Armée into Eastern Europe, and defeated the Russians in June 1807 at Friedland, forcing the defeated nations of the Fourth Coalition to accept the Treaties of Tilsit."
Quote: "Napoleon invaded the Iberian Peninsula and declared his brother Joseph the King of Spain in 1808. The Spanish and the Portuguese revolted in the Peninsular War aided by a British army, culminating in defeat for Napoleon's marshals."
Quote: "The resulting campaign witnessed the catastrophic retreat of Napoleon's Grande Armée."
Quote: "In 1813, Prussia and Austria joined Russian forces in a Sixth Coalition against France, resulting in a large coalition army defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Leipzig."
Quote: "The British exiled him to the remote island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic, where he died in 1821 at the age of 51."
Quote: "bringing liberal reforms to the lands he conquered in Europe, especially the regions of the Low Countries, Switzerland, modern Italy, and Germany."
Quote: "Napoleon also sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States in 1803, instantly doubling the size of the United States."
Quote: "His role in the Haitian Revolution and decision to reinstate slavery in France's overseas colonies are controversial and affect his reputation."
Quote: "In France, the Bourbons were restored to power."