The Rise of Napoleon

Part 1 covers the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his journey from a modest beginning on the island of Corsica to his coronation as the Emperor of France. We explore the remarkable transformation of a young, ambitious artillery officer into a master strategist and charismatic leader. We uncover Napoleon's strategies, tactics, work habits, and leadership style.

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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.

Sound design assistance by Ezra Bakker Trupiano.

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