This site is dedicated to research and scholarship on the age of Napoleon Bonaparte and provides links to articles on the military history of that time.

Digitized collection of primary source materials (texts, maps, and illustrations) tells the story of the wars Napoleon fought in the early nineteenth century to extend French power across Europe. Primarily in French.

A collection of over four hundred satirical prints (made in Britain and continental Europe) of Napoleon. Related historical essays on the prints themselves and on the cast of characters depicted in them round out the site. Also includes...

"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David is still arguably the most successful portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte that was ever made, even though there are many critical reviews. View a picture and read the background of this...

Ambitious effort to cover the French Revolution and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Site contains an impressive amount of information, key terms, books, images. etc.

View four different PBS shows on the life on Napoleon.

This site provides a narrative history of Napoleon's return to France from his exile at Elba along with a description and photographs of an annual re-anactment at Golfe Juan.

Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.

A primary source letter written by one of Napoleon's most important commanders at the Battle of Waterloo. In it, he attempts to refute criticisms of his actions during the battle. The letter was published in 1815.

This is a collection of actual orders issued by Napoleon to his commanders during the battle plus reports written by his commanders back to him. The documents are in French and English. Use the drop-down box at bottom to page to access...

Four videos on the French Revolution (from 8 to 14 min. long), a slideshow, and a students' unit guide with primary resources.

An image of Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte.

An image of Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte.

Ambitious effort to cover the French Revolution and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Site contains an impressive amount of information, key terms, books, images. etc.

Ambitious effort to cover the French Revolution and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Site contains an impressive amount of information, key terms, books, images. etc.

This site is a narrative history on the exile of Napoleon to the Island St. Helena from 1815 to his death in 1821 along with numerous photos and illustrations.

(1769-1821) King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine, born Napoleone di Buonaparte.

This site provides extension information about Napoleon Bonaparte. Topics include a biography and timeline of his life, Waterloo battle orders, details on his capture of Malta, and much more.

This site provides extension information about Napoleon Bonaparte. Topics include a biography and timeline of his life, Waterloo battle orders, details on his capture of Malta, and much more.

An image of "Napoleon Bonaparte Visiting the Plague-stricken at Jaffa", created by Antoine-Jean Gros in 1799 (Oil on canvas, 523 x 715 cm).

An image of "Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte", created by Antonio Canova in 1803 (Marble).

An image of "Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte, First Consul", created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1804 (Oil on canvas, 227 x 147 cm).

An image of "Napoleon Bonaparte on the Battlefield of Eylau, 1807", created by Antoine-Jean Gros in 1808 (Oil on canvas, 521 x 784 cm).

Portrait of Napoleon, in three-quarter view.