"History of the Consulate and the Empire" is the final volume of the great historical work of Adolphe Thiers about the period of the French Revolution. This book examines in detail the events that took place during the period of the Consulate and the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. The author reveals the complex political and social context of the times of the Empire, highlights the internal and external challenges faced by the French imperial government. The book is an important source for those interested in the history of France in the 19th century and the personality of Napoleon. Carefully researched facts, which are presented in this work, allow a better understanding of the complex processes and events of that time, as well as their influence on the further course of European history.