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Bonaparte, Napoleon

Resources on Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte of France.
About: Napoleon Bonaparte
This shorter biography of Napoleon (a full length one requires several volumes!) also links to articles on the Emperor's parents, siblings and other relations. In addition, you'll find a selected bibliography and links on each individual.
Bonaparte or Buonaparte?
An examination of Napoleon's name, which changed from his father's surname of Buonaparte to the version we all know.
Letizia Bonaparte
A biography of Letizia Bonaparte, Napoleon's mother.
Carlo Buonaparte
A biography of Napoleon's father, Carlo Buonaparte.
The Napoleonic Guide
A comprehensive resource including both historical – biographies, maps, essays etc. - and cultural – books, films, products – material on the Napoleonic Wars, which suffers slightly from grey on grey links in the central sections. Don't let the absence of swish design fool you, this is a quality resource.

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