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Who Was Napoleon?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Who Was Napoleon?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Jim Gigliotti
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
SeriesWho Was?
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9780448488608
ClassificationsDewey:944.05092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Penguin Workshop
Publication Date 4 December 2018
Publication Country United States

Description

Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century. Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century. Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life's calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world.

Author Biography

Jim Gigliotti is a freelance writer based in Southern California. A former editor at the National Football League, he has written more than 50 books for all ages. His writing credits include biographies for young readers on Olympian Jesse Owens, baseball star Roberto Clemente, and musician Stevie Wonder.