The Puzzle of Napoleon

You've been divided into six groups.  Each group has been assigned a different puzzle piece to research about Napoleon.  

"Monster of Europe" to "Hero of France"

• Puzzle Piece One:  describes Napoleon's birth and early childhood.
• Puzzle Piece Two: talks about Napoleon's early career and his first promotion to general.
• Puzzle Piece Three:  describes Napoleon's rise to power in France.
• Puzzle Piece Four:  talks about the ways he changed France.
• Puzzle Piece Five:  talks about his defeat and first exile.
• Puzzle Piece Six:  talks about the end of his life.

You can research your topic using the nonfiction books (check biographies and books on France) or general encyclopedias. 

*The following Internet sites will also help you locate information.*

World Book Online - Start your research here to get some basic information about your topic.  (Please ask your librarian for your Login ID and Password.)

Facts On File - click into Modern World History online database and the click on "Biographies".  Type in Napoleon Bonarparte as your search term.  Make sure you then click on the correct Napoleon listed.  Ask Mrs. Samples for password information for Facts on File.

Facts for Learning - once you are into the website, click Grades 5 and above.  Type in Napoleon Bonaparte as your search term.

Napoleon:  The Man and the Myth - sponsored by PBS.org contains information on Napoleon through four subtopic contrasts;  Youth and Family Life, Tyrant or Hero, Self-Made Myth, and Perspectives on Napoleon.

The Napoleon Series - With over 800 pages of content, it is strongly recommended that visitors use the SEARCH option to locate the information they want in the shortest amount of time.  You might also want to check the FAQs to see if your topic is listed.  There is excellent information on the Code of Napoleon here.

 

Images of Napoleon  

Biographies from Biography.Com -  Provided by the TV program, Biography, this site features thousands of excellent, brief biographies of people who have left their mark on history. 

Welcome to this site...  
If you are looking for the best Napoleonic sites in the world, you are at the right address. Use Search this site:  to access information on any topic about Napoleon.  Just type in your "keyword or keywords" and go!!

Created by Barbara Swetits

Last updated by Carol Samples
Last updated 04/13/2007