R A MaguireNapoleon Bonaparte was born to an obscure Corsican family but rose through the ranks of the French army to become Emperor of France, conqueror of most of Europe and acknowledged military genius. He wrote this book while in exile on Elba.

Thetranslator, Robin Alington Maguire is a retired civil engineer with a lifelong passion for military, and particularly ancient, history. He has lectured on both Caesar and Napoleon. He served 18 years in the Territorial Army and now lives in Tasmania, Australia. Read More Read Less