Bonaparte: Greatest Frenchman or Corsican Ogre? Progressive or reactionary? Louis Sarkozy, the author of a new book on Napoleon, joins to discuss his image in France, Russia, Prussia and England; attempts to cancel him; and his love of reading.

We at Aspects of History are fascinated by the man who invited both scorn and admiration from Britain, as well as fear and respect throughout Europe. Thousands of books have been written about him, but do we really understand him?

Louis Sarkozy Links

Napoleon's Library

Louis' website

Louis on X

Aspects of History Links

Episode on Ridley Scott's Napoleon

Episode on Napoleon's Invasion of Russia

Ollie on X

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