The Corsican Ogre: Napoleon's Rise and the End of the Revolution

In Episode 2 of The Story of France, Lucas and Luna move beyond the guillotine and the Terror to explore the improbable rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Born on Corsica to minor nobility, Napoleon leveraged military brilliance and revolutionary chaos to become First Consul and, eventually, Emperor of the French. They discuss his Italian campaign, the Egyptian expedition (and the discovery of the Rosetta Stone), the coup of 18 Brumaire, and the Napoleonic Code. The episode examines how Napoleon both preserved and betrayed revolutionary ideals, creating a centralized state that shaped modern France. Along the way, they touch on Josephine, the Battle of Austerlitz, and the enduring cult of Bonaparte. A nuanced portrait of a man who conquered Europe—and then lost it all. #NapoleonBonaparte #FrenchRevolution #Corsica #ItalianCampaign #EgyptianExpedition #RosettaStone #CoupOf18Brumaire #Consulate #NapoleonicCode #Josephine #BattleOfAusterlitz #FirstEmpire #19thCentury #MilitaryHistory #EuropeanHistory #History #FexingoHistory #RevolutionaryWars #LouisXIV #JoanOfArc Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo