Napoleon Bonaparte: A Life

The definitive modern biography of the man who changed the world.

In Napoleon Bonaparte, Alan Strauss-Schom delivers a masterful, richly detailed, and compelling biography of one of history’s most extraordinary figures. From his humble Corsican origins and meteoric rise through the chaos of the French Revolution to his crowning as Emperor, military conquests across Europe, and ultimate downfall, Strauss-Schom presents a nuanced and deeply researched portrait of Napoleon—the military genius, visionary statesman, passionate lover, and complex human being whose ambition reshaped the modern world. This new edition offers readers fresh insights, updated scholarship, and a captivating narrative that brings Napoleon and his era vividly to life.

• A landmark modern biography of Napoleon Bonaparte
• Acclaimed for its scholarship, narrative power, and balanced perspective
• Our new edition of this definitive work

Available in multiple formats:

• Paperback & Hardcover: Elegant print editions presenting the complete, unabridged text, ideal for your bookshelf.
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• Audiobook: Professionally narrated, complete and unabridged, perfect for immersive listening.

A must-read for anyone fascinated by history, leadership, and one of the most influential figures of all time.

About the Author

Alan Strauss-Schom is a distinguished historian and biographer known for his meticulous research and engaging narrative style. His major works include Trafalgar: Countdown to Battle, Napoleon Bonaparte: A Biography, and The Shadow Emperor: A Biography of Napoleon III. Nominated for both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award, he has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and is the founder of the French Colonial Historical Society.