CONTENTS JUNE 2023

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28 Napoleon’s rise and fall Track the events that followed the French Revolution and marked the ascent of the military and political leader

30 Everything you wanted to know about the Napoleonic Wars Dr Michael Rapport addresses pivotal questions about the clashes that defined the turn of the 19th century

34 Seizing the opportunity Discover how the vertiginous rise to power of a young general steered France onto the dangerous path towards war

36 Napoleon’s biggest battles Explore the spectacular triumphs and ignominious defeats that punctuated the general’s military career

40 From ballroom to battlefield Meet the women who played key roles in the conflicts

41 A clash of empires Dr Michael Rapport reveals the global impact of the wars

46 Napoleon’s lasting legacy Dr Zack White explains how the effects of the leader’s actions continued to be felt long after his downfall

48 Opinion Dr Michael Rapport discusses why commemorations of the conflicts still shape local and national identities

49 Get hooked We select the books, podcasts, TV and radio series to seek out for a wider, richer picture of the wars

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▲ Who was the better general – Napoleon or Wellington? Learn the answers to the big questions

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24 5 women in science history you’ve (probably) never heard of Angela Saini profiles women who challenged male domination

51 Mind-boggling historical facts Discover how pivotal moments and developments coincided across the globe in various astonishing ways

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56 Great Paintings: Beata Beatrix Read between the brushstrokes of Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s masterpiece

58 100 years of Wembley Revisit the greatest events held at England’s national stadium

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64 What if... Britain hadn’t cracked the Enigma Code? ▲ Five lesser-known but pioneering women through history who made waves in the world of science