The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Vol. 3 (of 4)

The narrative covers the military and political course of Napoleon's empire from the wars of 1806–1813, recounting major campaigns and battles in Prussia, Poland, Spain, Austria, and Russia; diplomatic encounters and treaties such as Tilsit and Schönbrunn; institutional measures like the Continental System and administrative reorganization; the strain of the Peninsular War and the uprising of subject nations; the catastrophic Russian invasion, occupation and retreat from Moscow with its human costs; and the formation of coalitions that reversed earlier gains. Chapters combine battle descriptions, diplomatic negotiations, and analysis of imperial aims and limitations.