Two hundred years ago, Napoleon was at the apogee of his power in Europe. This broad ranging reassessment explores the key themes presented by his extraordinary career: from his rise to power and the foundation of the imperial state, to the final defeat of his grand vision following the doomed invasion of Russia. It was a period of almost uninterrupted war in Europe, the consequences of victory or failure repeatedly transforming the political map. But Napoleon's impact reached much deeper than this, achieving the ultimate destruction of the 'ancien regime' and feudalism in Europe, and leaving a political and juridical legacy that persists today. Offers a critical reappraisal of pivotal period in European history and explores the enigma of Napoleon, offering new insights into Napoleon's world and his impact upon it. Includes specially-commissioned contributions from well-established experts.

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