The story of #Napoleon is more Michael Corleone than Alexander the Great.
France was in shambles after the revolution and the surrounding monarchies sought to destroy her. Their fury cannot be overstated.
But Napoleon became corrupted in France's defense. "Power is my mistress."
The revolution failed, it too corrupted by power. That which was done in the name of freedom was a king by any other name.
There's a hell of a story to be told here of betrayed ideals that can be related to modern times.
France was in shambles after the revolution and the surrounding monarchies sought to destroy her. Their fury cannot be overstated.
But Napoleon became corrupted in France's defense. "Power is my mistress."
The revolution failed, it too corrupted by power. That which was done in the name of freedom was a king by any other name.
There's a hell of a story to be told here of betrayed ideals that can be related to modern times.
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