This book is classified as juvenile literature by the Library of Congress.

A detailed account of the events leading up to the most celebrated battle of the nineteenth century, the battle itself, and results of Napoleon's military failure.

"Pietrusza details the personal and military battles of the hard-driving, ambitious Napoleon, as well as some of his domestic victories. One section highlights what is arguably his greatest accomplishment, the establishment of the Code Napoleon. This balanced presentation offers a complete picture of the man and the battle whose names have become synonomous. . . . include[s] helpful chronologies, maps, black-and-white reproductions, and interesting sidebars. Especially valuable . . . are . . . annotated bibliographies and further reading sections."

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