Napoleon III FALL (1806-1815)

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May 10, 20241:31:49Society & Culture

‘What a pity the man wasn’t lazy ’ remarked the wily French diplomat Talleyrand as he later lamented on how Napoleon’s restless energy had led him to dominate Europe and the age against all odds. But of course, you know...

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