The Reign and Ruin of Napoleon

Part 2 covers the reign and eventual fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, starting shortly after his crowning as emperor, tracing his victories over his enemies, and ending with his defeat at the hands of the British and their allies. We explore the strategies, tactics, and work habits he used to administer one of the largest empires ever created.

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Sources:

Napoleon: A Life (a.co/d/aUczmpV) by Andrew Roberts

Napoleon: Soldier of Destiny (a.co/d/3QgqCQo) by Michael Broers

Swords Around a Throne: Napoleon's Grade Armee (a.co/d/7i8Ml1j) by John Elting

The Napoleonic Wars: A Global History (a.co/d/7aKLF6M) by Alexander Mikaberidze

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Writing, production, and sound design by Ben Wilson.

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