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Nine Ways In Which Napoleon Changed His World, And Ours

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most influential figures in European history. Two hundred years after his short-lived Empire collapsed, the world continues to be…

The Meat Grinder Of War – Why The Napoleonic Wars Cost So Many Lives

The Napoleonic Wars involved staggering numbers of men injured and killed. From 6% casualties at Fleurus in 1792 to 15% at Austerlitz in 1806. There…

Napoleon’s Imperial Guard – Elite Soldiers Who Served The Emperor

The Imperial Guard were the most famous soldiers in Napoleon Bonaparte’s army. An elite core of fighting men, they held a special place in the…

6 Reasons Why Napoleon Invaded Russia

Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in 1812 is remembered as one of the great disasters of his reign. Despite tactical successes on the battlefield, he was…

How Napoleon Came To Be Buried At His Final Resting Place, Hôtel des Invalides, Paris

To tourists visiting Napoleon’s tomb at Les Invalides in Paris, it seems the most natural thing in the world that he should be buried there.…

10 Facts – Napoleon’s Invasion of Spain

Invading an Ally Before France invaded Spain in October 1807, the two countries were allies. However, Spain was not the reliable ally Napoleon wished for.…

9 Ways That Napoleon’s Blockade of Britain Undermined His Own Empire

In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte launched a blockade of Great Britain. Merchants from the French Empire and its dependencies were no longer allowed to trade with…

Eight Reasons Behind Napoleon’s Invasion Of Egypt

Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt was his last great military campaign before seizing power as First Consul of France. Despite being a disaster, it helped him…

Seven Reasons Why The Climactic Battle of Waterloo Still Matters Today

It is over two hundred years since Napoleon Bonaparte was defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. The defeat of France’s warlord Emperor saw the end…

The Kingmaker – Seven Family Members Napoleon Used to Assert His Power

Like many rulers throughout history, Napoleon made use of his family. He discussed issues with them, and they were supporters and strategic assets in his political…

10 Great Men Who Inspired The Young Napoleon Bonaparte

From an early age, Napoleon Bonaparte showed the ambition and intelligence that would eventually make him the emperor of half of Europe. As a child,…

Disaster In The Desert: Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign

Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt was one of the strangest failures in military history. A young general and statesman at the height of his abilities he…