Who Was Napoleon Bonaparte?

Every school child knows his name, but what is the truth behind the legend of this Corsican-born minor nobleman? How did he become one of the world's most famous military commanders and the Emperor of all of France? In what ways was he ahead of his times and in which others was he very much a part of them? Did he abuse his power, proving the old adage about absolute power corrupting absolutely or was he just misunderstood?

Read on to learn more about this brilliant and controversial military leader.

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