The Early Years 1769 - 1785
[Brief] [Detailed]
This section covers Napoleon's early years. It begins with his birth
on the island of Corsica and talks about his parents. The section
also covers Napoleon's days at the militry academy. |
The Little Corporal 1785 - 1799
[Brief] [Detailed]
This section talks about Napoleon's first days in the military and
his victory at Toulon. Also talks about the Italian Campaign and the
Egyptian Campaign. The section ends with Napoleon leaving Egypt. |
First Consul 1799 - 1802
[Brief] [Detailed]
This section tells about Napoleon's takeover of the government and
his new rule as first consul of France. It also covers Napoleon's
defeat of the Second Coalition. |
The Fragile Empire 1802 - 1810
[Brief] [Detailed]
This is a pretty long section. It covers everything from Napoleon's
Coronation to the height of his empire. It talks about Continental
System, the Spanish revolts, and Napoleon's divorce. |
This is the section that covers Napoleon's fall from power. It begins
with the disastrous attack on Russia and ends with Napoleon's banishment
on the island of Elba. |
The Second Try 1814 - 1821
[Brief] [Detailed]
This section covers Napoleon's escape from Elba, the Hundred Days,
Waterloo, his second banishment to St. Helena, and Napoleon's death
on the island. |