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Napoleon crowned himself Emperor, won Europe, then died alone in exile at 50.
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In this episode
- How Napoleon rose from obscurity to rule France
- Why he crowned himself instead of letting anyone else do it
- The battles that made him the most feared man in Europe
- What brought down one of history's most powerful figures
About this episode
The second most biographed (sp?) person in history second only to Jesus, Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history's most important figures and also one of its most dangerous, considering the many battles he won for France. So many, in fact, that he crowned himself Emporer. That's right, he did it himself! Hear about his rise and fall, all to die in exile only at the age of 50.
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About History. Rated R.
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