![]() I reviewed William Doyle’s book “The Oxford History of the French Revolution” which was a great introduction to the time Napoleon found himself in. Earlier this year, I reviewed a book for a class I had to take on the French Revolution and Napoleon. Well I think Felix Markham presents Napoleon is a balanced way in this book, “Napoleon.” I have often wanted to read a book on Napoleon, but in order to understand Napoleon, you have to understand the French Revolution. ![]() But what makes Napoleon so special, and why is he still considered one of France’s heros? But Napoleon has been described in history as the first dictator a tyrant a radical and an emperor. Enshrined in that place lies the grave of Napoleon that attracts millions of visitors every year. There is a chapel there that houses some of France’s most memorable leaders. ![]() When I was in Paris last year, I went to a place called Les Invalides. I have always found the person of Napoleon fascinating. ![]()
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