Napoleon

There were several earlier global conflicts before the “Big Two” — When we think of World Wars, we tend to think of the two global conflicts from the early twentieth century. World War I, sometimes called the Great War, lasted from 1914–1918, and World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. …

Toussaint Louverture is sometimes referred to as the “Black Napoleon.” The problem with this comparison is obviously the fact that Toussaint’s forces were able to defeat Napoleon’s troops in Haiti. …

Total military domination is an impossibility, then as well as now. — Napoleon Bonaparte, emperor of France, has been hailed as a great military tactician and strategist, but he is also often dismissed as a failed statesman. Historians will be quick to point out his failures, particularly in Spain, against England, and in his management of the disastrous invasion of Russia. …

The Disastrous French invasion of Russia in 1812 (It was a bad idea) Napoleon Bonaparte was a GREAT strategist and military commander, and led the French Empire’s territory to its greatest extent. His conquests shaped the geopolitical landscape of his time and influenced all the decades after. …

Leggiere’s “The Fall of Napoleon: Volume 1” is a must read history book — There is much that can be said for Michael V. Leggiere’s work. Brilliant does not reach the mark. Leggiere, a University of North Texas history professor, is a well-established authority in all things relating to Napolean. The Fall of Napoleon: Volume 1, The Allied Invasion of France, 1813–1814 is merely…

Gather around, my friends, for I have a fascinating tale to tell about a man who changed the course of history in a significant way. His name was Napoleon Bonaparte, and his legacy continues to inspire and challenge us to this day. Born on the island of Corsica in 1769…

You may not have known before — 1. He was an Avid Reader Napoleon Bonaparte was a passionate reader and had a personal librarian who curated his extensive collection of books. Napoleon was known for traveling with books and was renowned for taking a portable library with him on his military campaigns. His literary preferences were primarily…

The defeat that sent Napoleon into exile In the thousands of years old history of human warfare, few battles are as well known as Waterloo, the bloody carnage that finally ended Napoleon Bonaparte's career. As we all know, the French Emperor lost at Waterloo and was sent into exile shortly…

I never had the courage to introduce myself until today — My story When I started here, I didn’t know what I wanted. So, after a few stories, I quit. Like the many times, I started a blog, a website, or a project. I walked away until in 2020, I received an email that I got paid — $1.41 …