Napoleonic Era

Christopher Woodward considers the continuing power exerted by Napoleon on the French and British during his exile on St Helena up till, and beyond, his death.

Already dictator of France, a coronation took place on 2 December, 1804.

Andrew Lambert explains why Nelson’s life and death should never be forgotten.

Pamela Spencer draws attention to a new exhibition opening at the Wallace Collection.

John Cookson asks what might have happened had Napoleon actually landed on British soil in 1803-5.

Natalia Griffon de Pleineville remembers a career soldier in Napoleon's army who won distinctions for his energy and commitment over twenty years, but who made a decisive mistake in 1813.

Roger Price examines the career of Louis-Napoleon, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, and his position in French historiography.

Robert Knecht describes his quest to unravel a mystery originating in the French defeat in the Battle of the Nations.

The peace treaty that temporarily ended hostilities between France and Britain during the Revolutionary Wars was signed on 25 March 1802.

Roman Golicz explores relations between Britain and France under Pam's 'liberal' foreign policy during the Second Empire.