He's one of the most polarizing (and famous) figures in history. This is Napoleon's life - told in a simple way that will help you understand his character at a depth that most people don't. Sources: Andrew Roberts - Napoleon: A Life Adam Zamoyski - Napoleon: The Man Behind the Myth Chapter 1: 0:00 Intro 2:23 Early Life & School 4:47 Visual Sources 6:03 Early Military Career 9:04 Toulon Chapter 2 12:20 Love Life 13:22 13 Vendémiaire 15:13 Italy Chapter 3 25:42 Egypt 32:59 Return from Egypt 34:39 Coup of 18 Brumaire 37:48 First Council Chapter 4 39:48 Marengo 42:03 Assassination Attempt 43:00 Joséphine 46:08 Emperor 47:43 Grande Armée & War of the Third Coalition 49:46 Austerlitz 52:36 The Emperor's Life Chapter 5 54:57 Cracks in the Empire 56:32 Continental System 57:27 Spain 1:00:23 New Wife 1:01:38 Russia 1:06:58 War of the Sixth Coalition 1:09:21 Leipzig 1:12:34 Elba 1:15:37 Return + Waterloo 1:18:46 St. Helena