Great Military Leaders

Known as a powerful political and military leader, Napoleon Bonaparte rose to prominence in the late 1700s and early 1800s, leading France to many victories during the French Revolution. Students will learn and discover key details about the life of Bonaparte, the battles he fought in and his rise to political and militaristic success. Readers will also get the opportunity to look at the culture of France through primary sources and explore how the mythology of Bonaparte has developed over time.