From his disastrous invasion of Russia to his infamous defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall – and final years spent in exile – are the stuff of legend. In the second part of our series unpacking the French Emperor's legacy two centuries on, Paris Perspective recounts the events that brought an end to his conquest of Europe.

From his disastrous invasion of Russia to his infamous defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall – and final years spent in exile – are the stuff of legend. In the second part of our series unpacking the French Emperor's legacy two centuries on, Paris Perspective recounts the events that brought an end to his conquest of Europe.

From his disastrous invasion of&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;to&nbsp;his infamous defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte's downfall –&nbsp;and final years spent in exile – are the stuff of&nbsp;legend. In the second part&nbsp;of our&nbsp;series unpacking the French Emperor's&nbsp;legacy two centuries on, Paris Perspective recounts the events that brought an end to his conquest of Europe.

Paris Perspective #8: Downfall of the Emperor - the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte - Pt.2

<p>Conversations with contemporary analysts, commentators and icons about their personal relationship with France, the French and how their lives have been influenced by Gallic culture. Paris Perspective features one-on-one discussions, round table debates and exclusive interviews with those who can see the world from a French context, and France’s position on the international stage.</p>

Society & Culture

Conversations with contemporary analysts, commentators and icons about their personal relationship with France, the French and how their lives have been influenced by Gallic culture. Paris Perspective features one-on-one discussions, round table debates and exclusive interviews with those who can see the world from a French context, and France’s position on the international stage.

Share Paris Perspective #8: Downfall of the Emperor - the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte - Pt.2

Sign up to save your podcasts

Paris Perspective #8: Downfall of the Emperor - the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte - Pt.2

Paris Perspective #8: Downfall of the Emperor - the legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte - Pt.2

More shows like Paris Perspective

Immersion in French language: Les Voisins du 12 bis

Culture in France

International report

Spotlight on Africa

Spotlight on France

The Sound Kitchen

World Music Matters