Napoleon dominated nearly all of Europe by 1810, largely succeeding in his aim to reign over the civilized world. But Britain eluded him. To conquer the island nation, he needed Russia's Tsar Alexander's help. The Tsar refused, and Napoleon vowed to teach him a lesson by intimidation and force.

The ensuing invasion of Russia, during the frigid winter of 1812, would mark the beginning of the end of Napoleon's empire. Although his army captured Moscow after a brutal march deep into hostile territory, it was a hollow victory for the demoralized troops. Napoleon's men were eventually turned back, and their defeat was a momentous turning point in world affairs.

Dramatic, insightful, and enormously absorbing, Moscow 1812 is a masterful work of history.

After the cowardly incompetence of two officers besmirches their name, Captain Richard Sharpe must redeem the regiment by capturing the most valued prize in the French Army—a golden Imperial Eagle, the standard touched by the hand of Napoleon himself.

At Talavera in July of 1809, Captain Richard Sharpe, bold, professional, and ruthless, prepares to lead his men against the armies of Napoleon into what will be the bloodiest battle of the war. Sharpe has earned his captaincy, but there are others, such as the foppish Lieutenant Gibbons and his uncle, Colonel Henry Simmerson, who have bought their commissions despite their incompetence. After their cowardly loss of the regiment's colors, their resentment toward the upstart Sharpe turns to treachery, and Sharpe must battle his way through sword fights and bloody warfare to redeem the honor of his regiment.

In 1809, during the sweeping advance of Napoleon's army across Spain, Lieutenant Richard Sharpe finds himself newly in command of the demoralized and distrustful men of the 95th Rifles. Stranded in Spain as the British army retreats, distrusted by his men, and surrounded by the enemy, Sharpe must navigate a treacherous path to safety.

His only viable escape is a perilous journey through the enemy-infested mountains of Spain. As he struggles to lead his men to safety, Sharpe finds an unexpected ally in Spanish cavalryman Blas Vivar, who possesses crucial information that could potentially change the course of the war.

This gripping tale of bravery and strategy is set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, where the stakes are high, and the line between victory and defeat is razor-thin.

Post Captain is a thrilling adventure set during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1803, as Napoleon shatters the Peace of Amiens, Captain Jack Aubrey, R. N., finds himself in a precarious position. Taking refuge in France to escape his creditors, he becomes interned.

With daring and ingenuity, Aubrey escapes from France, evades debtors' prison, and navigates the turbulent waters of a possible mutiny. His relentless pursuit of his quarry leads him straight into the heart of a French-held harbor. This installment of the Aubrey & Maturin series brilliantly surpasses expectations set by Master and Commander.

Patrick O'Brian's masterful storytelling captures the essence of the era, weaving together themes of friendship, loyalty, and the high-stakes drama of naval warfare. Readers are in for an exhilarating journey on the high seas, filled with epic battles and rich historical detail.