This is one of my all time favorite conversations. The depth of knowledge David A. Bell has about Napoleon and the Napoleonic era is truly fascinating. David, an American historian, is the author of Napoleon: A Concise Biography, a brilliantly compact book at just 113 pages. In this interview, we explore the rise and fall of Napoleon, with a particular focus on what made him so extraordinary—his boundless energy, strategic brilliance on the battlefield, fearless approach to warfare, and much more."