Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface V
3. Contents IX
4. Introduction XV
5. The Human Heart 1
6. Questions of Life, Destiny, and Greatness 28
7. The Conquest of History 50
8. The Political Order 68
9. Law and the Social Order 86
10. Church, School, and Press 103
11. Science and the Arts 135
12. The Art of Ruling 159
13. Nations and Peoples 178
14. The Art of War 203
15. Projects and Prophecies 239
16. The Tyrant Speaks 257
17. Napoleon Surveys His Career 272
18. Main Events in Napoleon’s Career 283
19. Biographical Notes 285
20. Sources and Notes 292
21. Index 313