Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 - 5 May 1821) was a French military and political leader who rose to prominence during the French Revolution and led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary Wars. As Napoleon I, he was Emperor of the French from 1804 until 1814, and again briefly in 1815 (during the Hundred Days). Napoleon dominated European and global affairs for more than a decade while leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won most of these wars and the vast majority of his battles, building a large empire that ruled over continental Europe before its final collapse in 1815. One of the greatest commanders in history, his wars and campaigns are studied at military schools worldwide. Napoleon's political and cultural legacy has endured as one of the most celebrated and controversial leaders in human history. (Wikipedia)

Napoleon's Mode of Life and Occupation in Elba (Illustrated London Instructor, 1850)

Napoleon in Exile, by Eleanor Price (Century Magazine, 1889B)

"Described in unpublished letters by British officers."

Napoleon's Deportation to Elba, by Thomas Ussher, RN (Century Magazine, 1893A)

A narrative by the officer in charge of the deportation, with a brief biographical note about the author.

Taking Napoleon to St. Helena, by John R. Glover (Century Magazine, 1893B, 1894A)

From a manuscript diary of the trip, written by the Admiral's Secretary.

A Coincidence in Napoleon's Life, by Guido Biagi (Century Magazine, 1895A)

The House Where Napoleon Was Born, by Caroline Holland (English Illustrated Magazine, 1895A)

The Signatures of Napoleon (with Portraits), by J. Holt Schooling (The Strand, 1895B)

Daniel Webster Against Napoleon, by Daniel Webster (Century Magazine, 1895B)

A Lock of Napoleon's Hair, by Charles Moreau Harger (Century Magazine, 1897A)

Napoleon's Interest in the Battle of New Orleans, by William Hugh Robarts (Century Magazine, 1897A)

Including a description of the battle by General Andrew Jackson.

How Napoleon Impressed a Foe at St. Helena (Century Magazine, 1897B)

An interesting letter from Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn describing the transportation of Napoleon to St. Helena.

The Mother of Napoleon the Great (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

Madame [Jerome] Bonaparte's Letters from Europe (Scribners, 1879B)

Letters of Elizabeth Patterson of Baltimore, the wife of Napoleon's youngest brother.

The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, by William Sloane

This biography of Napoleon was originally serialized in Century Magazine from 1895 to 1896, with lots of portraits and illustrations. Since the full file runs over 700 pages, we've decided not to post it here. A subsequent expanded version, consisting of four volumes, was later published by the Century company, and these volumes are easily found on Archive.org.

• See International Royalty for various Bonaparte relatives.