Empires. Part 2 Napoleon. [electronic resource] / a production of David Grubin Productions in association with PBS, Docstar, and Devillier Donegan Enterprises ; producers, David Grubin, Allyson Luchak ; writer, director, David Grubin.

Other Titles: Empires (Television program). Napoleon.

Publisher: [Arlington, Va.] : PBS, [2007]

Subject: Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
France Kings and rulers Biography.
Television programs.
Biographical television programs.
Historical television programs.
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Biographical (Nonfiction) Television series. migfg
Historical Television series. migfg

Other titles: Empires (Television program).

Performers: Narrator, David McCullough.

Target Audience: Age group: NR.

Notes: Downloadable video file.
Title from title screen (viewed on Apr. 11, 2008).
Originally produced for a public television broadcast in 2000.
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Summary: This episode charts Napoleon's ascent to absolute power, from victorious general to first consul to emperor of France. The program describes his achievements from the Napoleonic Code and the Bank of France to bridges, roads and canals as well as the tyrannical nature of his rule and the violent opposition of most of Europe.