"History of the Consulate and Empire (Volume 18/20), continuing the History of the French Revolution" is an epic work by the French historian Adolphe Thiers. This book describes the events of the Consulate period and the first years of the French Empire, and notes the origins and consequences of Napoleon's rule. The author examines in detail the political and military events of that time, paying attention to such aspects as foreign policy, internal reformation, military campaigns, and cultural changes. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of France during the Revolutionary period and the Napoleonic Empire."