This classic book is Emil Ludwig’s 1927 biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, “Napoleon”. This fantastic biography continues to be arguably unparalleled in its treatment of the life and mind of Napoleon, and constitutes a must-read for those with an interest in the subject. Contents include: “The Island”, “The Torrent”, “The River”, “The Sea”, “The Rock”, and “Envoy”. Emil Ludwig (1881–1948) was a German writer, most famous for his biographies of great historical figures. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.