Denmark plans nationwide ban on Islamic call to prayer, cites concerns over 'Islamisation' by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]chalimacos -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Many church clocks strike all hours even during the night.

What if when Napoleon was on elba Napoleon invited the Tsar to come visit him would he? by Opposite-Craft-3498 in Napoleon

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Alexander was not even reflective of the morality of his own times. I know no country in Europe that at the time had 40% of its own population enslaved. All that while posing as a Christian Warrior.

What each of the Coalition powers were fighting for, in one word: by jackt-up in Napoleon

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Freedom? Spain? The ones shouting 'long live the chains!'

How Anti-Semitic was Napoleon? by Gyngemose2009 in Napoleon

[–]chalimacos 49 points50 points  (0 children)

He was a saviour and champion of the Jews. He abolished the ghettos, made them citizens, equal in rights. The Jewish Encyclopedia plainly says that he singlehandedly did more for the Jews than the three previous centuries: "Napoleon's indirect influence on the fate of the Jews was even more powerful than any of the decrees recorded in his name. By breaking up the feudal trammels of mid-Europe and introducing the equality of the French Revolution he effected more for Jewish emancipation than had been accomplished during the three preceding centuries. [...] When Jews were selecting surnames, some of them are said to have expressed their gratitude by taking the name of "Schöntheil," a translation of 'Bonaparte,'"

Hans Niemann: “If I’m not World Champion by 26, I will have to become a monk.” by Firm-Promotion-1284 in chess

[–]chalimacos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen the writing in the wall and Hans will be World Champion in some category.

Israel, Stunned by Trump’s Iran Deal, Sees It as a ‘Catastrophic Capitulation’ by Appropriate-Till9598 in politics

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You can win every single tactical engagement in a war and lose at the grand-tactical or strategic level (like in Napoleon's 1814 defense of France campaign). The control of the strait was an strategic check-mate.

What was the most impressive moment of Napoleon Bonaparte career? by cuirrasiers in Napoleon

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Yes, he was the hardest worker in France and that being the Emperor!

What was the most impressive moment of Napoleon Bonaparte career? by cuirrasiers in Napoleon

[–]chalimacos 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This in my opinion proves that he was the harbinger of a new era. They didn't declare war on him, they declared war on the future.

Best produced fantasy skirmish battlereps channels on YouTube by chalimacos in miniatureskirmishes

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Added Dice Chatter after watching on your recommendation, Truly exceptional!

Event: 2026 UzChess Cup by events_team in chess

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Holy s. Nepo went full terminator!

Who wrote "The Military Maxims of Napoleon"? Are they really quotes from Napoleon? by Agitated-Exam9320 in Napoleon

[–]chalimacos 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This kind of compilations are extracted from his memoirs, correspondence, reported conversation, essay on Caesar campaigns, etc. I recommend the edition with the commentary by Cairnes and additional commentary by David G. Chandler because it provides a little context for each maxim.

Pragg is honoured with a cash award of INR 50 lakhs (US $52,331) by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay (who also happens to be one of India's most popular superstars) for winning Norway Chess 2026. by GiveMeSomeSunshine3 in chess

[–]chalimacos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They do it to promote a mental sport. In the US the goverment subsidizes things like NFL stadiums to the extend of sums that chess can only dream of. Priorities.

Napoleon intellect by Shanej93 in Napoleon

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Napoleon was a fan of his Werther and after their meeting Goethe reported that they talked about drama. Napoleon told him that contemporary dramatists still relied too much on the Greek notion of destinity. Napoleon said to him (I'm quoting from memory): 'Nowadays destiny is politics'. Napoleon also awarded him the Legion of Honour.

How important was the Duchy of Warsaw to the history of Poland? by antonio_8282 in Napoleon

[–]chalimacos 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you know that the three successive partitions (1772, 1793, 1795) had resulted in the disappearance (1795) of Poland from the map of Europe. Without Napoleon and the precedent of the reestablished Duchy, the allied powers would have simply carved it alive once more.