The Story of Napoleon (Yesterday's Classics) (The Children's Heroes)

A thrilling account of Napoleons rise to power from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to emperor over half of Europe. Focuses on his military exploits including his victories in battle after battle followed by his exile to the island of Elba his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign his final loss at Waterloo and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena. A volume in the highly-acclaimed Childrens Heroes series edited by John Lang.