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63Napoleonic Wars
Written Explanation After the French Revolution, the European countries were angered by the French, and sought to return former King Louis the 15th back to the throne. The French retaliated, and a revolution by the Royalists broke out, which...
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66The Success of the French Revolution
It depends on what your definition of success is. Everyone has a different opinion of what this word means. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as: “a favorable or desirable outcome.” And surely, to some, the French Revolution ended in a...
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71Who Is the Empress Eugenie? How Is She Associated with Tiffany's Signature Blue Box?
The stunning Empress Eugenie, full name, Eugenia de Teba, was married to Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte who became Emperor Napoleon III in 1853. Like her predecessor and idol Marie-Antoinette, she was the fashion icon of her time. Her favorite color blue, called nattier blue was the inspiration for the trademarked Tiffany Blue used by Tiffany & Co. on their brochures and packages.
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72'Lord' Thomas Cochrane the Real Horatio Hornblower?
Biopic of a little known naval hero who inspired hornlblower and aubrey!
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73The Evil of Napoleon
Throughout history and the many varieties of opinions we have developed over the years in regard to many historical figures, we as human like to identify the differences between those in the long human story as ‘evil’ or ‘good.’ One great...
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86Napoleon in Exile: St. Helena
After suffering a bitter defeat at Waterloo. Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to accept exile on the isolated island of St. Helena. Where ultimately he would meet his end.
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70Cartoons: from Leonardo da Vinci Till Modernity
First cartoons (caricatures) appeared on Leonardo da Vinci paintings! Apparently, this issue might shock lots of people, who got used to cartoons popularity only in the 20th century, the period of cartoon movies’ appearance. However, this is...
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84Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: Self Help for Money, Career
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill: Self Help book shares secret of getting money and becoming rich with that job or Business that suits you!
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84The Battle of Austerlitz
1805, a year after Napoleon Bonaparte's coronation as Emperor, France was engaged in a fierce and bloody campaign against an Allied Russian and Austrian Army. The Battle of Austerlitz did not win the war, but it did showcase France's prowess on the battlefield.
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76The Battle of Trafalgar
The Battle of Trafalgar was a monumental battle that took place off the coast of Spain in October 1805. The victory for Nelson and Britain over the combined French and Spanish forces helped secure British domination of the waves for the next 100 years.
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