Cover of Napoleon: Emperor and Conqueror

Napoleon: Emperor and Conqueror

- Opening quote by or about the featured villain/villainess

- Historical map, annotated with key locations from person's life

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- A Wicked Web featuring allies and enemies

- Historical photos and etchings

- Boxes with additional information

- Photo documentaries: six to eight pages of photos and captions telling the person's life

- Timeline, glossary, additional sources

- Engaging narrative nonfiction written at a very accessible reading level

Audience
adult
Length
short · 128 pages

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