The French Revolution in the 18th century saw the downfall of the French monarchy and the ascension of a prominent figure who played a major role in shaping modern European history. The abolishment of ...

A biography writing unit about the life of infamous French Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in Year 5 or Year 6.

Napoleon the Great. By Andrew Roberts. Allen Lane; 936 pages; £30. To be published in America by Viking in November; $40. Buy from Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk IS ANOTHER long life of Napoleon really ...

Andrew Roberts' big, meticulously researched and very readable Napoleon: A Life is aimed at the general reader, but will appeal particularly to those who already know the essentials of his story.