#1 – An Introduction

Welcome to the first episode of Napoleon 101! David and I are very excited about creating this show and the rest of the series. For this first episode, we thought we’d start by giving you a bit of a taste-tester. Before we get deep into the nitty-gritty of his life and career, we’ll take you on a quick journey of what makes Napoleon such an interesting topic for us. For example, we cover: How and when did we first get interested in Napoleon? What is it about Napoleon that fascinates us? The first things everyone wants to know: Was he really short? Why did he stick his hand inside his jacket? Did he really say “Not tonight, Josephine”? Was he poisoned or not? Top 5 things everyone should know about Napoleon He was Corsican He rarely, if ever, broke a peace treaty He was a workaholic who hardly slept He was a genius with a great eye for detail The Code Napoleon Our favourite Napoleonic event/story/anecdote/myth The return from Elba The Battle of Austerlitz If you are new to Napoleon, then we hope this show will give you a taste to learn more. If you are already an experienced hand, then we hope you will enjoy hearing a couple of Napoleon geeks tell the story that you are already familiar with. Also consider buying one of David’s books about Napoleon, such as this one. If you like the show, please subscribe on the podcast app of your choice. The post #1 – An Introduction appeared first on Napoleon.