• Was Napoleon Bonaparte a GENIUS or a MADMAN?

  • Sep 26 2024
  • Length: 11 mins
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Was Napoleon Bonaparte a GENIUS or a MADMAN?

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  • Join John and Theresa as they delve into the complex life of Napoleon Bonaparte, exploring his rise to power, military genius, and personal relationships. Using memoirs from his close friend Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne and Napoleon's letters to Josephine, this episode uncovers the lesser-known aspects of the legendary figure's life, from his childhood struggles to his final days in exile. Key Topics Napoleon's early life and academic interests The impact of his Corsican background on his ambitions Napoleon's strategic brilliance in both military and personal spheres The complexity of his relationship with Josephine The contrast between Napoleon's public persona and private life The human cost of Napoleon's conquests Napoleon's descent into paranoia and eventual downfall The enduring fascination with Napoleon's life and legacy Sources: Napoleon letters to Josephine https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/37499/pg37499-images.html Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/3567/pg3567-images.html
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