Summary of Andrew Roberts's Leadership in War

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Napoleon was a twenty-three-year-old artillery lieutenant who escaped from a political maelstrom on his homeland island of Corsica in 1793. Six years later, he became First Consul and dictator of France. #2 Napoleon's meritocracy was one of the greatest inventions of the French Revolution. It allowed talented people to reach the very apex of society, and it was this system that the other European powers tried to crush. #3 Napoleon was a great commander because he liked spending time with his soldiers.
He would often take his own medal of the légion d'honneur off his uniform and give it to the soldier concerned. #4 Napoleon was extremely concerned with the well-being of his soldiers, and would spend hours talking to them one-on-one to make sure they were satisfied. He would also take care of them if they were wounded or ill.