This is the first complete English translation of Baron Fain's memoirs, which have been hailed as the finest existing record of Napoleon's organization. Fain worked intimately with Napoleon from 1806 to 1815 and describes in detail the emperor's work habits and the functioning of his imperial cabinet at the height of the empire. Besides making fascinating reading, this work is a valuable resource for both the academic researcher and the modern executive who seeks insight into the genius of an empire-builder.