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The Napoleonic Wars

1797 – 1815

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of battles led by Napoleon Bonaparte, who wanted to expand the French Empire. These battles involved many European countries and famous battles like Austerlitz and Waterloo. Napoleon’s actions changed the map of Europe and had a lasting impact on military tactics and international relations.

Picture books

Napoleon vs. the Bunnies

Fun read-aloud story about a real-life event, for younger readers

My Napoleon

Story of a young English girl whose family hosts Napoleon in exile

The Emperor and the Drummer Boy

Story of a young boy serving in Napoleon’s navy

I, Crocodile

Playful story about a crocodile that Napoleon brings to Paris from Egypt

A Giraffe Goes to Paris

True story of a giraffe sent to Paris from Egypt

Chapter books

Napoleon & Josephine: The Sword And The Hummingbird

Novel of Josephine’s early life and marriage to Napoleon

The Court of Stone Children

Story of a girl time-traveling back to Napoleon’s day to solve a mystery

Betsy and the Emperor

Novel about Napoleon’s friendship with the daughter of his host family in exile

The Game of Hope

Coming-of-age story about Napoleon's real stepdaughter as she grapples with the aftermath of the French Revolution

Non-fiction books

Children at the Battle of Waterloo

Hour-by-hour account of the Battle of Waterloo from the perspective of real children who were there

Biographies

Who Was Napoleon?

Excellent introduction to Napoleon and his impact

Napoleon: Emperor and Conqueror

Exploration of the dark side of Napoleon’s deeds

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