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The Napoleon Series

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to research and scholarship on the age of Napoleon Bonaparte and provides links to articles on the military history of that time.
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Brown University

Brown University Library: Center for Digital Initiatives: Napoleonic Satires

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of over four hundred satirical prints (made in Britain and continental Europe) of Napoleon. Related historical essays on the prints themselves and on the cast of characters depicted in them round out the site. Also includes...
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Pbs: Napoleon, the Man and the Myth

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger site on the Napoleonic Era this page and its links describe Napoleon the man including his early years.
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European Library: Napoleonic Wars: 1799 1815 (French)

For Students 9th - 10th
Digitized collection of primary source materials (texts, maps, and illustrations) tells the story of the wars Napoleon fought in the early nineteenth century to extend French power across Europe. Primarily in French.
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Pbs: Napoleon Campaigns and Battles

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site with details of the many battles and campaigns of the Napoleonic Era. Provides great information on Napoleon's skill as a general. Includes a battle game.
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Napoleon

For Students 9th - 10th
View four different PBS shows on the life on Napoleon.
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Pbs: Napoleon Becomes a Man of Destiny (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson that explores the theme of destiny in Napoleon's life and that helps students assess the most significant factors that shaped Napoleon's early life. Has a self-reflection component in which students compare their destinies with...
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Linda Hall Library of Science: Napoleon and the Scientific Expedition to Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhibition of the scientific and historical inquiries and findings made during the French occupation of Egypt, 1798-1801, under Napoleon's command.
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The Travelling Historian: Napoleon Returns

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a narrative history of Napoleon's return to France from his exile at Elba along with a description and photographs of an annual re-anactment at Golfe Juan.
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Khan Academy: David, the Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

For Students 9th - 10th
Jacques-Louis David's portrait of Napoleon in his study, constitutes one of the last formal portraits of the great French ruler. Read the background of this painting and view pictures on this site.
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Khan Academy: David, Napoleon Crossing the Alps

For Students 9th - 10th
"Napoleon Crossing the Alps" by Jacques-Louis David is still arguably the most successful portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte that was ever made, even though there are many critical reviews. View a picture and read the background of this...
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The Napoleon Series: Letter From Marshal Ney on Battle of Waterloo

For Students 9th - 10th
A primary source letter written by one of Napoleon's most important commanders at the Battle of Waterloo. In it, he attempts to refute criticisms of his actions during the battle. The letter was published in 1815.
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The Napoleon Series: French Orders & Reports From the Battle of Waterloo

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a collection of actual orders issued by Napoleon to his commanders during the battle plus reports written by his commanders back to him. The documents are in French and English. Use the drop-down box at bottom to page to access...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Napoleon Bonaparte

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Napoleon Bonaparte" by Mike Kubic, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Napoleonic Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Ambitious effort to cover the French Revolution and the life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Site contains an impressive amount of information, key terms, books, images. etc.
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War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The French Revolt and Empire: A Napoleonic Wars Summary

For Students 9th - 10th
This site describes the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Read the history of these wars from 1792-1815.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: Age of Napoleon

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on America during the "Age of Napoleon" provides details on Jefferson foreign affairs, the Impressment Controversy, Berlin and Milan Decrees, and the Chesapeake Affair of 1807.
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Tom Richey

Tom Richey: The French Revolution and Napoleon

For Students 9th - 10th
The lessons, videos, and slideshows will help those studying the French Revolution examine the problems causing the fall of the Old Regime and follow the French Revolution through its liberal, radical, and Napoleonic phases.
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Sage American History: America in the Age of Napoleon

For Students 9th - 10th
Article outlines the issues and events concerning American foreign affairs during the Age of Napoleon, 1803-1812.
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Pbs: Politics of the Napoleonic Era

For Students 9th - 10th
A great synopsis of Napoleon's political career.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Napoleon in His Study by Jacques Louis David

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive site which tells the story of the painting "Napoleon in His Study" painted by Jacques-Louis David. Fun activities and an art project are included at this site.
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Pbs Teachers: Was Napoleon a Hero or Tyrant? (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity, young scholars examine comments from contemporary historians and come to their own conclusions as to whether Napoleon should be defined as a hero or a tyrant. They will explore and discuss historical...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Napoleon Bonaparte Biography

For Students 1st - 8th
Interesting biographical information, fun facts, military timeline, and famous quotes about Napoleon Bonaparte, military leader and emperor of France in the early 1800s.
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Cut the Knot

Cut the Knot!: Napoleon's Theorem

For Students 9th - 10th
Site that describes in detail Napoleon's theorem. To understand this site be sure you understand what the centroid of an object is. The site describes polygons in terms of the roots of unity of a function. The page gives an interactive...

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