Reading rank 394
The Age of Napoleon
, subject: Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic era
Larry Ellison’s favorite history book, reread multiple times, for readers who value a work that holds up to return visits.
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About the book
The eleventh volume of The Story of Civilization follows European politics, war, culture, and ideas from the French Revolution through the Napoleonic era.
Why read it
Best if you want to follow Larry Ellison’s repeated reading of his favorite history book, especially if you prefer books readers choose to revisit.
Key themes
- History worth returning to
- Rereading
Evidence and original sources
This record is supported by 1 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Larry Ellison (The Billionaire and the Mechanic) — Episode notes that The Age of Napoleon by Will and Ariel Durant was Larry Ellison's favorite history book, which he read multiple times.
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