“The popular image [in England] of Bonaparte as a blood-stained tyrant and bandit was admittedly exaggerated, but instinct told even the most… — J. Christopher Herold Copy Share Image
“Upon his appointment to the Consulate, Napoleon famously declared, “We have finished the romance of the Revolution. We must now begin its… — Henry Freeman Copy Share Image
Along with all those books about Lincoln, Obama might read some biographies of Napoleon. The general who established the Legion d'Honneur understood… — Tina Brown Copy Share Image
“Wellington once told a junior officer that timing was everything in life, and who was Hugo to disagree with the victor of… — Jeffrey Archer Copy Share Image
Suppose someone sits down where you are sitting right now and announces to me that he is Napoleon Bonaparte. The last thing… — Robert Solow Copy Share Image