Jean Savant's biography of Napoleon is a masterful work of scholarship and storytelling. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and the latest research, Savant provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a complex and controversial historical figure. From his early days in Corsica to his final exile on St. Helena, this book offers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures of the modern era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.