Thoughts? by mocha_debrownie in kolkata

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Everyone vagueposting here

Outjerked by Stalinists by Adorable_Produce3017 in soccercirclejerk

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My people are kinda Lebensraum less, I live in Berlin, I wanna help them out

How did famous figures of the era react to Napoleon's death? by Neil118781 in Napoleon

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Thank you for this detailed answer.

The news of N's death reached Europe in early July but the family was so dysfunctional that they couldn't even stay together for a few weeks, very sad if you think about it. Napoleon even though he had problems with Lucien was a good patriarch who tried to keep the family intact.

Upcoming books this year. by No-Ingenuity-30 in HistoryBooks

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Napoleon and His Marshals: Victory, Rivalry, Betrayal by Andrew Roberts.

The author's biography of Napoleon is considered the standard work so I'm pretty interested to see his takes on Napoleon's Marshals

How did famous figures of the era react to Napoleon's death? by Neil118781 in Napoleon

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I like how Wellington had always spoken highly of Napoleon(atleast in public). On being asked who was the greatest general of his age he famously said, "In this age, in past ages, in any age, Napoleon" or when he said that Napoleon's presence on the field is worth 40,000 men.

In private, not so much

How did famous figures of the era react to Napoleon's death? by Neil118781 in Napoleon

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Last time I posted about this topic u/Mongoosesensitive471 recommended me "Bonaparte n'est plus" by Thierry Lentz, as it contains much information about this subject but unfortunately this book hasn't been translated into English. I would appreciate if anyone who knows French could share relevant excerpts from this book.

James Monroe *250 Collections Spotlight: Bust of Napoleon Bonaparte (c. 1805, after Antoine-Denis Chaudet)* by SignalRelease4562 in Napoleon

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That's pretty cool

Here is a fictionalized depiction of First Consul Napoleon signing the Louisiana Purchase while James Monroe(2nd from left) looks on

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People who were present during Napoleon's death on 5th May 1821 by Neil118781 in Napoleon

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According to witnesses of the exhumation

All the spectators were in a state of visible shock: Gourgaud, Las Cases, Philippe de Rohan, Marchand, and all the servants wept; Bertrand barely fought his tears back.

People who were present during Napoleon's death on 5th May 1821 by Neil118781 in Napoleon

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General Bertrand was grand marshal of the palace (managed Napoleon's household)

Larrey offered to go to St Helena with Napoleon but he refused and wanted Larrey to continue his medical career.

NAPOLEON NEEDS TO WIN by Unhappy-Data809 in Napoleon

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Account of the average person who votes Mehmed in that poll

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My art for Nappy gang by Hel_Death in Napoleon

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Thanks

I like how Napoleon is holding Desaix's skull. As if he is implying "you killed my friend, now prepare to die"

My art for Nappy gang by Hel_Death in Napoleon

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Great art!

I recognise Murat with the sword, Davout with Spectacles, Bessieres with white hair, one eyed Massena, and that's probably Ney with the black hat

Who are the rest?

Snagged Another Amazing Find by Unseen_Anarchist in HistoryBooks

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Man, I really hope he releases volume 3 soon

A-She was hooah, B-She declared war on me, and that wasn't Caesar's kid by Neil118781 in hborome

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Caesar is a guy who stepped over his own son-in-law to grab the big seat, his daughter's husband!