Andrew Roberts: Napoleon’s fatal flaw – and why he lost Waterloo | LIVE

<p>Napoleon was one of history’s greatest military commanders – but was his downfall ultimately of his own making?</p><p>Michael Gove and Madeline Grant are joined by historian Andrew Roberts, Lord Roberts of Belgravia, to discuss his new book on Napoleon’s 26 marshals: the extraordinary men who helped build his empire, and whose rivalries, betrayals and personal ambitions contributed to its collapse.</p><p>From Napoleon’s obsessive micromanagement to the disastrous invasion of Russia, they explore the genius and fatal flaws of the French emperor. Could Napoleon have won at Waterloo? And would victory really have changed the course of history?</p><p>Recorded live in front of an audience.</p><p>Produced by Oscar Edmondson.</p><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="spectator.co.uk/podcasts/"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk</p>

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