A&E Biography: Napoleon Bonaparte - Glory of France

He felt he was an outsider in his own nation yet he took it to its greatest period of influence in history. But his ego and thirst for ever more power led to one of the most storied downfalls ever.

Napoleon Bonaparte stands in the company of men like Alexander as one of the greatest military commanders to ever live. As a ruler he brought France to unprecedented heights of glory only to see it unravel as a result of his arrogance. Few men have left a greater mark in history. BIOGRAPHY traces the life and legend of the Corsican commander through extensive research, countless historical documents and artifacts and the testimony of some of the world's most respected scholars. Examine his greatest military victories in detail then discover the errors that cost him even greater triumphs. Trace his rise to power and tragic decline, and explore the monumental legacy that continues to influence the world to this day.

From the island of Corsica to some of the most storied battlefields in Europe, BIOGRAPHY crosses the continent on the trail of one of history's towering figures.

From his Corsican origins to his ignominious defeat trace the life and career of one of the most influential and controversial figures in history.