The book "History of the Consulate and Empire, (Volume 16 / 20), which follows the History of the French Revolution" was written by the French historian and politician Adolphe Thiers. In his work, he talks about the events of the Consulate and the Empire period in the history of France. The book tells about the political and military events of this time, the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in the creation of a new statehood, as well as important changes that took place in French society. Thanks to the author's original approach to the presentation of the material, the book gives the reader the opportunity to better understand the historical processes and formation of modern France.