Neil Wenborn

Napoleon is one of the giants of modern history. But who was Napoleon Bonaparte? And why does he still arouse such powerful passions? This account traces the remarkable rise and fall of a man who, as military leader and lawgiver, left his mark on the lives of millions in France and beyond, and whose presence continues to be felt in Europe and the wider world to the present day.

Religion is central to the lives of millions of people around the globe. But how did the great religions begin, and what do their followers believe? This is the remarkable story of some of the faiths which have helped to shape the way we live today.

It introduces the history and scriptures, beliefs and customs of some of humanity’s most enduring religious traditions, and looks at their place in the lives of men, women and children across the world.