Episode 1

E1

From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s.

Episode 2

E2

This edition charts the transformation of a political leader of the French to emperor and global statesman. Presented by British historian Andrew Roberts.

Episode 3

E3

Andrew Roberts charts the fall of Napoleon, a defining moment in global history. Grave military misjudgements led to his defeat at Waterloo and exile to the island of St Helena.