"The History of the Consulate and the Empire, volume 13 of 20, which is a continuation of the 'History of the French Revolution', written by the outstanding French historian and politician Adolphe Thiers, is one of the masterpieces of world historiography. In this work, the author reveals the history of France during the era of Napoleon Bonaparte, his reign and military campaigns. The work impresses the reader with its amount of factual material and depth of analysis of events. It is an important source for anyone interested in the political history of the 19th century and the activities of Napoleon for fans of French history and European politics in general."