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The Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte, by Robert Asprey. This volume covers Emperor Napoleon from 1805 to his death in 1821. It is a fascinating and balanced study that avoids all of the modern politically correct claptrap and revisionist history that seems to be seeping into the study of history. Napoleon was the dominating figure of the 19th century and a study of the man, his work ethic, his policies and his campaigns will be sure to enlighten, invigorate and educate even the casual reader. Napoleon's life reads like a Shakespearean tragedy, there are many myths that surround the man. Robert Asprey does a great job in sorting truth from fiction. He paints for us a portrait of a man who was both driven and inspired. A must read for any one devoted to history and especially for any one interested in the Napoleonic Era.
Also available is Asprey's remarkable book on the Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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