In this episode we explore the life of a truly legendary figure. He died more than 200 years ago but his legacy is as relevant in France today as it was then. He was one of the most powerful men in the world. He was loved by some, hated with a passion by his enemies. He was a complicated man, who from modest beginnings on the island of Corsica rose to the become Emperor of France. Enter one Napoleon Bonaparte.
Napoleon is one of those characters that even now people have strong feelings about and France has been indelibly marked by his presence. Let’s find out more about the legend of Napoleon – what he was really like and some fun facts from his favourite food to the romantic novel he wrote…
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Your hosts: British-born, but ‘almost French’ Janine Marsh author of four international best-selling books about life in France and Frenchman Olivier, a radio presenter, share everything France and more through this podcast…
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