Napoleon and Europe

Seminar Studies in History

by D.G. Wright

This study provides both an introduction to, and an overview of, Napoleon's impact on France and Europe. It explores his origins and personality, assesses his contribution to the crucial changes in the conduct of warfare during this period, and examines the reasons for the ultimate defeat of his armies and the collapse of the Empire. It concludes with a brief study of the Napoleonic legend and the historical controversies which surround it.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 14, 1985