Title
Introduction
About This Book
Conventions Used in This Book
What You’re Not to Read
Foolish Assumptions
How This Book Is Organized
Icons Used in This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part I : Beginnings
Chapter 1: Why Remember Napoleon?
A Legend in His Own Time
Respecting Napoleon’s Legacy
A Napoleonic Primer
Chapter 2: Raising a Genius
Fighting for Corsican Independence
Getting to Know Napoleon’s Family
Educating a Genius
Heading Home
Chapter 3: The French Revolution: Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
Tension at Versailles
Convening the Estates General
Sparking Revolution
Supporting Revolution, Winning Support
Chapter 4: Moving into the Limelight
Losing Some Revolutionary Fervor
Catching a Break
Taking a Step Backward
Securing a Government
Jump-Starting His Career
Chapter 5: Josephine!
Learning about Love
A Rose by Any Other Name
Meeting and Marrying
Part II : Building an Empire
Chapter 6: Improvising an Army in Italy
Assessing the Austrian Threat
Fulfilling a Geographical Destiny
Getting Napoleon on Board
Building a Winning Army
Leading the Campaign
Dealing with the Austrians
Longing for Josephine
Continuing the Fight Against Austria
Hosting a Troubled Family Reunion
Settling Scores, Creating Countries
Chapter 7: Mixing Art, Science, and Guns in Egypt
Basking in the Glow of Glory
Setting Sights on Egypt
Emulating Alexander
Sailing (and Marching) into History
Struggling with Josephine
Campaigning in the Holy Land
Defending against the Turks
Suffering European Setbacks
Chapter 8: Gaining Control of France
Returning Home a Hero
Dealing with Josephine
Being a Hero in a Troubled Nation
Chapter 9: Winning His Greatest Victories
Seeking Peace in Europe
Fighting the Austrians in Italy — Again!
Fighting the Austrians and Russians — Yet Again!
Chapter 10: Conquering a Continent
Reorganizing Europe
Tussling with Prussia and Russia
Facing Another Austrian Threat
Part III : Losing an Empire
Chapter 11: Sailing into Disaster with the British
Facing Denial in Egypt
Destroying the Danish Fleet (Twice)
Sinking the Spanish and French at Trafalgar
Chapter 12: Bleeding in Spain
Gaining Control of Portugal
Taking Advantage of Spain’s Political Turmoil
The Peasants Are Revolting (and So Are the Clergy)
Keeping Control All in the Family
Battling the British
The Spanish Ulcer
Defending France
Chapter 13: Reeling from Russia
Watching Storm Clouds Gather
Getting Russia Ready for War
Preparing France for War
Invading Mother Russia
Making the Long Return Home
Chapter 14: Defeat and Resurrection
Trying to Keep the Wolves at Bay
Defending the Homeland
Becoming the Emperor of Elba
The One Hundred Days
Chapter 15: Waterloo
Feeling the Weight of Waterloo
Organizing an Army and Seeking Peace
Picking a New Team
Marching to War
Bad News Travels Fastest
Chapter 16: St. Helena: Napoleon’s Final Island
Putting His Fate in British Hands
Arriving on a Tiny Rock 1,000 Miles from Nowhere
Losing His Last Battle
Returning to France
Part IV : A True Revolutionary
Chapter 17: Marshalling a Great Army
Revolutionizing the Army Corps System
Creating Marshals
Fighting a Modern War
Chapter 18: Sustaining Support at Home
Promoting a Point of View
Using the Power of Government
Controlling Images
Chapter 19: Building a Greater (Middle Class) France
Creating a Legal Legacy
Educating the People
Reforming the Economy
Chapter 20: Attempting a Dynasty
Surviving Assassination Attempts
Establishing an Empire
Seeking a Dynasty
Part V : Influencing Nations: Diplomacy and Legacy
Chapter 21: Boney Times with the Brits
Making One Great Effort at Peace
Failing Peace
Attempting Economic Embargo: The Continental System
Demonizing Napoleon
Chapter 22: Creating a New United Europe
Promoting Italian Risorgimento
Establishing an Independent Poland
Toward a Greater Germany
Short on Time, Long on Influence
Chapter 23: Religious Freedom and Jewish Liberation
Accommodating the Catholic Church
Promoting Jewish Freedom
Part VI : The Part of Tens
Chapter 24: Ten Interesting Battlefields to Visit
Waterloo (Belgium)
Borodino (Russia)
Austerlitz (Czech Republic)
Lodi (Italy)
Aspern-Essling, Lobau Island, and Wagram (Austria)
Arcola (Italy)
Acre/Jaffa (Israel)
Eylau (Russia)
Friedland (Russia)
Marengo (Italy)
Chapter 25: Ten Pieces of Advice for Napoleon
Get Rid of Talleyrand and Fouché
Have Better Reconnaissance
Don’t Depend on Your Siblings
Forget the Continental System
Don’t Marry Josephine
Don’t Divorce Josephine
Declare Victory in Moscow and Get Out of Town Quickly
Declare Equal Rights for Women
Don’t Become Emperor
See Dr. James Verling on St. Helena
Chapter 26: Ten (Plus) Best Sources for Further Information
Books and Periodicals
Organizations
Web Sites
Appendix A: Napoleonic Timeline
Appendix B: Maps of Napoleonic Europe