Book Description 11th in the Civilization series - The volatile age of Napoleon, from the French Revolution to the Industrial Revolution.
XI. The Age of Napoleon (1975) This volume centers on Napoleon I of France and his times.
1. The French Revolution: 1789-99
The Background of Revolution: 1774-89 The National Assembly: May 4, 1789-September 30, 1791 The Legislative Assembly: October 1, 1791-September 20, 1792 The Convention: September 21, 1792-October 26, 1795 The Directory: November 2, 1795-November 9, 1799 Life Under the Revolution: 1789-99
2. Napoleon Ascendant: 1799-1811
The Consulate: November 11, 1799-May 18, 1804 The New Empire: 1804-07 The Mortal Realm: 1807-11 Napoleon Himself Napoleonic France: 1800-1815 Napoleon and the Arts Literature versus Napoleon Science and Philosophy under Napoleon
3. Britain: 1789-1812
England at Work English Life The Arts in England Science in England English Philosophy Literature in Transition The Lake Poets: 1770-1850 The Rebel Poets: 1788-1824 England's Neighbors: 1789-1815 Pitt, Nelson, and Napoleon: 1789-1812
4. The Challenged Kings: 1789-1812
Iberia Italy and Its Conquerors: 1789-1813 Austria: 1780-1812 Beethoven: 1770-1827 Germany and Napoleon: 1786-1811 The German People: 1789-1812 German Literature: 1789-1815 German Philosophy: 1789-1815 Around the Heartland: 1789-1812 Russia: 1796-1812
5. Finale: 1811-1815
To Moscow: 1811-12 To Elba: 1813-14 To Waterloo: 1814-15 To St. Helena To the End Afterward: 1815-40
About the author William James Durant (November 5, 1885 November 7, 1981) was an American philosopher, historian, and writer. He is best known for his authorship and co-authorship with his wife Ariel Durant of The Story of Civilization.
