Black, Jeremy. "Napoleon & Europe." History Today, vol. 48, no. 1, 1998, p. 10+. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A20227236/BIC1?u=nort76383&xid=6c0638fc. Accessed 1 Jan. 2017.
Jeremy Black is a Professor of History at the University of Exeter. He studied at Queens' College Cambridge, St John's College Oxford, and Merton College Oxford before joining the University of Durham as a lecturer. Where he gained his PhD and ultimately his professorship. He has authored over 100 books mainly in 18th century British politics and international relations. Black states that Napoleon was more than a conqueror, his deeds go beyond military exploits. Black claims that Napoleon was a statesmen that brought France …show more content…
"Napoleon the kingmaker." History Today, vol. 48, no. 3, 1998, p. 39+. Biography in Context, link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A20371145/BIC1?u=nort76383&xid=931c38f7. Accessed 2 Jan. 2017.
Philip Mansel is a historian educated at Eton College, where he was a King’s Scholar, and at Balliol College, Oxford, where he read Modern History and Modern Languages. Mansel argues Napoleon brought Europe into the pinnacle of monarchism. Mansel states the Napoleon’s act of overthrowing historic republics and installing family members on newly created thrones changed European politics and government. Mansel objectively dissects Napoleon’s policies without taking sides. He states Napoleon’s methods and significance, does not state whether the policies are right or wrong. This is a valuable source for illustrating Napoleon’s short term impact on government and politics in the Napoleonic Era.
Woodward, Christopher. "Napoleon's last journey: 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 " History Today, vol. 55, no. 7, 2005, p. 51+. Biography in Context, …show more content…
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Christopher Woodward is Director of the Holburne Museum of Art in Bath. Woodward claims that Napoleon continued to exert influence in the minds of the Europeans. Woodward states that Napoleon became a legend during and after his reign, as a monster and a god. Although many saw Napoleon as evil, many others compared him to the likes of Jesus. Woodward views Napoleon favourably, often demonstrating Napoleon’s popularity and achievements in the eyes of his supporters. This piece is a helpful source in proving how Napoleon himself remained in the popular imagination following his exile and