The Age of Napoleon (eBook)

The Age of Napoleon (eBook)
ISBN-10
0787781266
ISBN-13
9780787781262
Category
History
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2000-09-01
Publisher
Lorenz Educational Press
Author
Tim McNeese

Description

"The Age of Napoleon" (1789—1815) covers the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and the rise and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Special emphasis is given to the class struggles of 18th-century France which led to unprecedented social and political unrest. From the storming of the Bastille to the capture and execution of Louis XVI, this volume vividly documents the dramatic events and key historical figures which shaped the course of this most volatile period of France's history. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys included.

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