<DIV><DIV>It is 1806 and Napoleon is master of an empire covering half of Europe. He subdues kings, conquers woman, and defies the Pope himself over the Continental Blockade. In this dazzling mix of history and creativity, Max Gallo brilliantly recreates the most pivotal and turbulent years of the Little Corporal's reign, ending with his 500,000 strong army's march into Russia in 1812.</DIV></DIV>