ON THE strength of a military reputation and by a show of military force Napoleon achieved supreme power in France, and he maintained that supreme power with the good will of the army. When his ...

Ever watched a film about how important bureaucratic reforms are devised? Ever wanted to? Hopes were high among a certain type of nerd that a Hollywood blockbuster out this week would provide just ...

One year ago, I ventured into the world of journalism with my review of Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” which inspired a set of twelve monthly columns dedicated to Iowa’s French and Napoleonic past and ...