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The Story of Napoleon Bonaparte
The Story of Napoleon Bonaparte follows a boy born on Corsica in 1769 who started military school at nine and grew up to lead France. Children read about the Napoleonic Code, the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805, exile to Elba, the return that ended at Waterloo and his last years on Saint Helena, with each passage in English and Persian. 30-page PDF by Reza Nazari.
From a Corsican childhood to Waterloo, told simply for young readers
Napoleon is a name children meet in history lessons, often with no idea who he was. The Story of Napoleon Bonaparte starts with the boy: the second child of Carlo, a lawyer, and Letizia, growing up in Ajaccio, playing explorer in the fields and reading about great leaders. At nine he leaves for the Royal Military Academy of Brienne in France.
The later chapters explain, in very simple terms, why his code of laws mattered: it was meant to treat everyone the same. Then come the victory at Austerlitz, the loss of his throne in 1814, the return from Elba, Waterloo in 1815 and his death on Saint Helena in 1821. Both English and Persian are given for every passage.
At a glance
What the book covers
Four short chapters: childhood, education, achievements and the end of his life.
The story
Corsica and Ajaccio, military school, the Napoleonic Code, his armies crossing deserts and mountains, Austerlitz, Elba, Waterloo and Saint Helena.
What children learn
That fair rules help people live together, and that even a famous leader has ups and downs. The book does not hide that his story ended in defeat.
How the Persian is written
Modern Persian without vowel marks, with place names in their usual Persian forms such as کورسیکا (Corsica) and آژاکسیو (Ajaccio).
Good for
Children starting European history, and families who want a short nonfiction read in Persian.
Sample lines
Three sentences from the childhood chapter, with the book’s English:
| Persian | English |
|---|---|
| پدر ناپلئون بناپارت، کارلو، وکیل بود و مادرش، لتیزیا، خانهدار بود. | Napoleon Bonaparte’s dad, Carlo, was a lawyer, and his mom, Letizia, took care of the home. |
| در کورسیکا هوا پر از عطر گلهای وحشی بود و صدای دریا مثل لالایی ملایمی بود. | In Corsica, the air was filled with the scent of wildflowers, and the sound of the sea was like a gentle lullaby. |
| ناپلئون عاشق بازی در مزارع بود و وانمود میکرد که یک کاشف بزرگ یا یک شوالیهی شجاع است. | Napoleon loved playing in the fields, pretending to be a great explorer or a brave knight. |
Reading it together
- Find Corsica, France, Elba and Saint Helena on a map before you start; the story moves between all four.
- Read a passage in English, then the same passage in Persian, and ask your child to spot the names and dates in the Persian text.
- After the chapter on the Napoleonic Code, make three fair rules for your own home together.
- Practice the numbers in the dates, 1769, 1805, 1815, with the free Persian numbers lesson.
Who this book is for
A good fit if you
- have a child curious about kings, emperors and battles
- want a short biography that can be read in two or three sittings
- are looking for nonfiction in Persian for a school-age child
Look elsewhere if you
- want a detailed history for a teenager; this book keeps things very simple and leaves out the wars’ cost
- want an Iranian hero instead; Cyrus the Great tells a story from Iran’s own history
Use it with
- The Story of Julius Caesar: an earlier general who also rose to rule.
- The Story of Alexander the Great: a young leader whose armies also crossed deserts and mountains.
- Farsi Children Books Bundle: the series as one set.
Common questions
What age is it for?
About 7 to 11. The sentences are simple, but the dates and places make more sense to children who have started school history.
Does it talk about war?
Gently. Battles are described as big games of strategy, with no fighting scenes, and Waterloo is told as the end of his adventures.
Does my child need to read Persian already?
No. Read the Persian aloud while your child follows the English.
What do I get after I buy?
A 30-page PDF of the Napoleon story, available to download as soon as you check out. Open it on a tablet or a computer, or print the pages.
Is there a paperback?
Yes, the paperback is available on Amazon. What you buy here is the digital PDF.
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