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84The Best Movies About Napoleon Bonaparte
I'd like to give my thoughts on a handful of Napoleon movies, but I think a few words about the popular perception of Napoleon are in order first. The adage that 'history is always written by the victors'...
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77Peldog's Favorite Napoleonic Movies / Series
Napoleon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769 – May 5, 1821) was a Corsican who became an artillery officer in the French army in the late 18th century and much more in the 19th century. Despite his shorter stature...
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87Why Napoleon is awesome
Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, born Napoleone di Buonaparte (August 15, 1769 - May 5, 1821), was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul)...
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70Monster of Leeds
An impoverished mother, known as Mother Leeds, already had 12 children to her credit in 1735. When she became pregnant a 13th time, it is said that she cursed her condition. How would she feed yet another...
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71History Often Depends On Who Writes It
I was just a boy during World War II, but I have many memories, both good and bad. It's been said that the history of the world will be written by the victors; if the Axis powers had won that war, who knows what the history books would be saying now?
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68Extreme Motivational Quotes
1] The world has the habit of making room for the man whose words and actions show that he knows where he is going. ...
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65Finding Napoleon's Bona "Parte"
Napoleon Bonaparte, the 18th and 19th century French commander and self-crowned Ruler of France, died while in exile on the island of St. Helena in May 1821. After his death, it is said that Abbe Vignali, the...
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81Rosetta Stone
When I first encountered the term Rosetta stone, I thought it was a precious stone, like a diamond or something of the kind. Hoo boy, was I sooo wrooong... Rosetta stone is an artifact they discovered in...
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79Layman's Review: Beethoven - Symphony No. 3, Eroica
Beethoven's Eroica symphony opens with two chords heard round the world. These two simple but powerful triads in E flat shook the foundations of serene early 19th century music. This was a battle cry. This was a Clarion call to a new understanding of music...
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78Famous Birthday Listings: August 15
Born on this day? HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Below are some very famous celebrities (75 names) past and present who have their birthday today. Some of them you will have heard of and others you may not have! These Famous...
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