The Modern Regime, Volume 1 [Napoleon]

The Origins of Contemporary France, Volume 5

by Hippolyte A. Taine




Contents:

PREFACE

BOOK FIRST. Napoleon Bonaparte.

Chapter I. Historical Importance of his Character and Genius.

Chapter II. His Ideas, Passions and Intelligence.


BOOK SECOND. Formation and Character of the New State.

Chapter I. The Institution of Government.

Chapter II. Use and Abuse of Government Services.

Chapter III. The New Government Organization.


BOOK THIRD. Object and Merits of the System.