Napoleon and the Transformation of Europe (European History in Perspective, 9)

Napoleon and the Transformation of Europe (European History in Perspective, 9) by Grab, Alexander. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780292756830.

Creating a French Empire and establishing French dominance over Europe constituted Napoleons most important and consistent aims. In this fascinating book, Alexander Grab explores Napoleons European policies, as well as the response of the European people to his rule, and demonstrates that Napoleon was as much a part of European history as he was a part of French history. Napoleon and the Transformation of Europe: - Examines the formation of Napoleons Empire, the Emporers impact throughout Europe, and how the Continent responded to his policies - Focuses on the principal developments and events in the ten states that comprised Napoleons Grand Empire: France itself, Belgium, Germany, the Illyrian Provinces, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland - Analyses Napoleons exploitation of occupied Europe - Discusses the broad reform policies Napoleon launched in Europe, assesses their success, and argues that the French leader was a major reformer and a catalyst of modernity on a European scale