Professor Suzanne Desan Archives

Image of Napoleon Bonaparte during the french revolution

Napoleon and the French Revolution

October 12, 2017

When the French Revolution came, Napoleon was ready. He got as much military leave time as he could get, and he plunged into revolutionary politics in Corsica. The story of Napoleon and the French Revolution defines the man who would rise to power as one of the most influential leaders of the 19th century. […]

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? The Early Years

October 12, 2017

Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? To understand the man, we must first explore the upbringing that created one of the most powerful military leaders in history. […]