This epic saga of Russian life in the days of the Napoleonic wars centers on the loves and losses of five aristocratic families. Famous for its length, the novel uses the backdrop of great sociopolitical upheaval to throw into sharp...
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821
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Author:Tolstoy, LeoSummary: -
Author:Durant, Will, Durant, ArielSummary:This volume surveys the chain of events that wrenched Europe out of the Enlightenment and into the age of democracy. In this masterful work, listeners will encounter the French Revolution and its leaders, Napoleon's meteoric rise and...
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Author:Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)Summary:A Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte in essay form.
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Author:Broers, MichaelSummary:All previous biographies of Napoleon have relied more on the memoirs of others than on his own uncensored words. This is the first that makes full use of his newly released personal correspondence.
