07.13.2023 - By Leonardo English
He is a figure who, 200 years after his death, is still held as an example of the glories of France. In this episode, we'll talk about the rise and fall of Napoleon, the establishment of the French empire, and Napoleon's complex legacy.
Early life and Corsican heritageRise to power during the French Revolutionary WarsMilitary successes and establishment of the French EmpireNapoleon as a strategic geniusThe disastrous invasion of Russia and downfallExile and brief return to powerDefeat at the Battle of Waterloo and final exileComplex legacy and varying views on Napoleon
Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/napoleon
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