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"A true man hates no one." -Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon is often portrayed as a tyrant that just kept on warring to satisfy his ego but he did try to find settlements with the Austrians and Russians several times and was then betrayed by them. As a self made person his path is far more impressive than any regent born into riches and power.

Went to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. If you go inside you can see the actual standards flown by Napoleon that were captured by scottish units of the British army at Waterloo. The actual Flag.

Among the greatest men to ever lived and history’s greatest General , imagine admiring Alexander the Great, Hannibal , Caesar in your childhood , reading about them and then when you’re an adult beign able to say I was better than them. From admiring your heros to surpassing them .

The entire subject of napoleon is complicated. He is controversial but also hypnotically charismatic. He did some stuff wrong but also did a lot right. He has changed the world and cemented himself in the same vain as Alexander and Ceaser. In general, i see him as a truly incredible man. Someone whose legend is legitimately intimidating.

Absolutely crazy to think Napoleon and George Washington both rose to power at the same time. Savage days.

It's crazy that queen Victoria was only 2 years old when he was still around

I'm so happy napoleon is getting the recognition he deserves. Truly a great of man of human history

" If someday someone makes a movie about my life, I want Joaquin Phoenix to play me" Napoleon Bonaparte.

For people who want to read about Bonaparte there is a couple books by David Chandler in English that are out of print but if you can find them they are the best books on Napoleonic ere 👍

People either love him or hate him. I see a man who was a great opportunist and understood how the world works. Tell me how he is worst than the institutions run today by men but hide from their bunkers? He fought with his men, gave epic speeches and rewarded his staff and troops greatly. He gave men a reason to live, even if self motivated. When I listen to people (British) who hate him, they sound envious. Yes, he plunder the Church but didn’t kill any clergyman— which is uncommon in war. Historians hide behind the “but the crown was corrupt so the revolution followed.” No bro. Power, wealth will always be corrupt. These people wanted violence for free healthcare, take a hike. Napoleon was no saint. But I rather my country be an empire lead by a patriot than some international court!

Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!

What’s utterly baffling to me in discussions about Napoleon & whether he’s good or bad is only Napoleon is discussed. There is essentially no insight on his enemies, who they were, & what they were fighting for. How is anyone to determine a reasonable view on the man with only half the story always told?

“The generals of Napoleon” episode is really good too. Very well done. This beats TV any day.

Timeline is the gift that keeps on giving. First all the incredible WW2 documentaries and now a Napoleon documentary! Keep up the fantastic work!!! ❤

Napoleon Bonaparte is a legand

A wonderful video that tells the story of a famous French ruler who achieved many accomplishments during his reign, but many were also killed during his reign

Great documentary of Bonaparte, pre Emperor, really well put together. Vive l'Empereur !!