Napoleon: From Emperor to Exile | Full History Documentary

How did an artillery officer become emperor—and end his life in exile? Napoleon: A Life of Power and Consequence follows his rise from Corsica through revolution, the Italian campaign, the Consulate and the French Empire. From Austerlitz and Spain to Russia, Waterloo and Saint Helena, it examines military ambition alongside the institutions, laws and human costs that outlived his rule. This 35-minute documentary explores both reform and coercion, including the Civil Code, colonial slavery and the consequences of war. CHAPTERS 00:00 Saint Helena: Looking Back 01:30 Corsica and Military School 02:37 Revolution and Opportunity 03:54 Toulon and Paris 05:05 Italy and Josephine 06:24 Victory, Reputation and Cost 07:35 The Egyptian Expedition 08:56 The Coup and the Consulate 10:13 Building the State 11:29 The Civil Code 12:37 Slavery and Haiti 13:54 Empire and Coronation 15:13 Austerlitz, Trafalgar and Tilsit 16:28 The Continental System 17:41 The War in Spain 18:50 Marriage and an Heir 20:09 The Road into Russia 21:22 Borodino and Moscow 22:31 The Russian Retreat 23:45 An Army Rebuilt 25:00 Leipzig and Defeat 26:18 Elba and the Hundred Days 27:32 Waterloo 28:45 Exile on Saint Helena 30:03 Life at Longwood 31:16 Records and Choices 32:32 Will, Death and Memory 33:39 The Legacy of Power