This seminar will examine Napoleon as man (his life and personality), political dictator and commander of armies. It will study the Napoleonic Wars, but also look beyond them to examine French and European politics, culture and society during Napoleon’s rule as First Consul (1799-1804) and Emperor (1804-1814). {E} Exclusions HI489* taken prior to May 1, 2010. Notes 1.0 credit, one-term historiographical course.
