Napoleon Bonaparte: A Very Brief History

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A celebrated military commander and first emperor of France, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica in 1769. Recognised as one of the most successful military and political leaders in modern history, his legacy includes the Napoleonic Code, and the revolution in military strategy and training.

The Very Brief History series is intended to give the reader a short, concise account of the most important events in world history. Each book provides the reader with the essential facts concerning a particular event or person; no distractions, just the essential facts, allowing the reader to master the subject in the shortest time possible.

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