Napoleon, symbol for an age: a brief history with documents

Pt. 1. Introduction: Napoleon: the man in his times. The rise of Napoleon

Napoleon comes to power

The foundations of Napoleon's regime

From Republic to Empire

Napoleon and war

Napoleon and Europe

Map 1. Europe in 1800

Map 2. Europe in 1812

Decline and fall

Legacy

Pt. 2. The documents.

Appendixes: A chronology of Napoleon and his times (1769-1821)

Questions for consideration

Selected bibliography.