#9 – Domestic Affairs

In 1799, when Napoleon became First Consul of France, he started a series of important domestic reforms which were revolutionary in Europe, many of which survive to this day. In this episode, we depart from Napoleon’s military triumphs and demonstrate a less-appreciated aspect of his career – his genius for domestic affairs. We talk about: The Code Napoleon The Legion of Honour The Bank of France and the economy Public education The Amnesty for the Emigres and the Concordat with the Catholic Church As always, David and I had a lot of fun producing this show and we hope you enjoy it. We would really love it if you’d let us know if you’re enjoying the show by leaving a comment. The post #9 – Domestic Affairs appeared first on Napoleon.