Napoleon’s Wars: An International History, 1803–1815, by Charles Esdaile (Viking, 656 pp., $35) For all his renown, Napoleon Bonaparte remains an elusive figure with a contested legacy. Admirers view ...

I can’t think of any two people more prominent in the minds of French citizens than the Virgin Mary and Emperor Napoleon. And they share an important date: August 15 – when it’s believed she ascended ...

This video explores three alternate turning points that could have transformed Napoleon from a brilliant conqueror into the lasting master of Europe. It imagines what might have followed if the ...

Napoleon's Campaigns is an engaging battle strategy game from Ascaron launching in April 2008. Take on the role of the infamous leader Napoleon Bonaparte to experience renowned battles of the 19th ...

The diamond-encrusted jewel, which the 19th-century French emperor wore on his hat, was lost along with other valuables as he retreated from his final battle. By Jenny Gross Reporting from Brussels A ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from European War 4: Napoleon The game is set during the French Revoloutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars. In Campaign Mode, the player must capture certain ...

French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte is remembered today for his attempted conquest of Europe, his exile to a remote island in ...