Material for the period between 1804 and 1870, during which France saw many governments, including those of Napoleon Bonaparte, and Napoleon III. For information on the Napoleonic Wars please see the
specialist category page.
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.
A biography of Carlo Buonaparte, father of Napoleon (and no, his name isn't a spelling mistake).
A biography of Letizia Bonaparte, mother of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Pauline Borghese was one of Napoleon's sisters, perhaps the most infamous one; this is a biography.
This essay by Jean Tulard discusses the nature of Napoleonic power, a system of government that was neither wholly dictatorship nor monarchy, and which changed between generations.
Short and concise, this is an excellent overview of France’s 1848 revolution which sets out the major issues and personalities involved.
