This thrilling account of Napoleon's rise to power—from his humble beginnings on the island of Corsica to his time as emperor of over half of Europe—focuses on Napoleon's military exploits, including his victories in battle after battle, his exile to the island of Elba, his subsequent return to lead the disastrous Russian campaign, his final loss at Waterloo, and his last days on the lonely island of St. Helena.
Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall (1867–1941) was a British author, most famous for her works of history for children.
David Thorn spent his early childhood days in the Channel Islands off the coast of France. He has recorded a wide range of children's and classical literature and won a nomination for an Audie Award in 2006 by the American Audio Publishers Association. He maintains homes in California and Spain.