Napoleon Bonaparte
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Nicknamed ‘the Little Corporal’ due to his short stature, Napoleon Bonaparte is regarded as one of the most ruthless and greatest military leaders of all time. During his reign, he experienced great victories and devastating defeats. His policies and practice shaped European politics in the 19th Century, and he had a major impact on France after the French Revolution, bringing about order to the country via the ‘Napoleonic Code’. Gain a personal insight into his military campaigns, as well as his personal life and relationships.
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