Andrew Roberts charts the fall of Napoleon, a defining moment in global history. Grave military misjudgements led to his defeat at Waterloo and exile to the island of St Helena.

This edition charts the transformation of a political leader of the French to emperor and global statesman. Presented by British historian Andrew Roberts.

From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s.