Volume I

Preface

Book first. Napoleon Bonaparte.

• Chapter I. Historical importance of his character and genius.
• Chapter II. His ideas, passions and intelligence.

Book second. Formation and character of the new state.

• Chapter I.
• Chapter II.
• Chapter III. The new government organization.

Book third. Object and merits of the system.

• Chapter I. Recovery of social order.
• Chapter II. Taxation and conscription.
• Chapter III. Ambition and self-esteem.

Book fourth. Defect and effects of the system.

• Chapter I. Local society.
• Chapter II. local society since 1830.

Volume II

Book fifth. The church.

• Chapter I. Moral institutions
• Chapter II.
• Chapter III

Book sixth. Public instruction.

• Chapter II.
• Chapter II.
• Chapter III. Evolution between 1814 and 1890.