Napoleon the Great

Chapter Overview

• Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation

• Chapter 2: Although born into a humble family, Napoleon rose to become one of the French army’s youngest officers ever.

• Chapter 3: Amid the turmoil of the French Revolution, Napoleon proved himself in battle and rose swiftly up in military rank.

• Chapter 4: A remarkable Italian campaign made Napoleon a French hero.

• Chapter 5: An Egyptian campaign cost Napoleon countless men.

• Chapter 6: While his marriage started off rocky, Napoleon was spreading Enlightenment ideas widely across his many military campaigns too.

• Chapter 7: Napoleon took part in a risky coup against France’s government, securing even greater power.

• Chapter 8: Napoleon repelled an Austrian assault, then winning vast parts of Italy for France.

• Chapter 9: Though some would falter, Napoleon secured historic peace agreements.

• Chapter 10: After stunning victories at Austerlitz and Jena, Napoleon sought to force Britain’s eventual surrender.

• Chapter 11: A series of brutal battles was needed for Napoleon and Russia to finally reach a peace accord.

• Chapter 12: Napoleon hoped the Continental System would unite nations, but instead it ultimately sparked another deadly campaign across Europe.

• Chapter 13: Unable to shield Paris from the Coalition Forces, Napoleon was exiled to the Mediterranean.

• Chapter 14: Escaping Elba, Napoleon made a bold move to reclaim his throne and save his empire again.

• Chapter 15: Following a crushing defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon was sent to Saint Helena, a remote island where he would live out the rest of his days.