Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte I once said, "Even when I am gone, I shall remain in people's minds the star of their rights, my name will be the war cry of their efforts, the motto of their hopes." By this, Napoleon meant he wanted to be remembered throughout the years ...

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most recognized names in world history, having led France to the control of most of continental Europe. In the following pages, the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte from the Island of Corsica to the title of Emperor of France will be examined. Napoleon Bonaparte wa...