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13 of Napoleon Bonaparte's Most Famous Quotes

Napoleon Bonaparte, a towering figure in European history, rose from modest beginnings in Corsica to become the Emperor of France. A military genius, his early career was marked by stunning victories, rapidly propelling him to prominence during the French Revolution.

History: When Napoleon Was Defeated By an Army of Bunnies

What do you know about Napoleon Bonaparte? That he was an ambitious and skilled military man? That he had some height issues? There is one story about Napoleon that history sometimes forgets and should be brought to light - the story of his greatest defeat. No, not Waterloo.

Incredible Photos of Veterans from the Napoleonic Wars

Napoleon is best known for his military success in Europe. In fact, his story is not just known in France and the rest of Europe, but the world as well.

Corsica is a Jewel in the Crown of the Mediterranean

It is also a region of France, and the birthplace of none other than probably the most famous Frenchman in history, Napoleon Bonaparte. In addition to its mountainous interior, Corsica also boasts wonderful beaches and scenery, as well as numerous must-see attractions.

Artist Creates Actual Photographs of Historical Figures

We have an idea of the external appearance of famous figures like Vincent Van Gogh and Napoleon Bonaparte, for example. But despite the efforts of artists, paintings can rarely achieve the realism of photographs, as they are based on the painter’s subjective vision.

Antonio Canova - Better Than Ancient Roman Sculptors?

In fact, contemporary figures like Napoleon (below) and his sister, Italian princess Pauline Borghese, would appear in Canova’s works as these ancient deities.

These Rare Artifacts Are Bound to Take Your Breath Away...

Napoleon Bonaparte's 3-chamber box lock pistol (c. 1800AD) 10. An ancient Egyptian 20-sided die (c. 200BC) 11. A Viking ax, before and after restoration (c. 900-1000AD) 12. A Roman shoe, recovered from a well in Salzburg (c. 0AD) 13.

17 Beautiful Abandoned Structures Reclaimed by Nature

This 400-year-old estate in Italy was once the home of Napoleon Bonaparte's youngest sister 16. A lone bell tower in Italy 17. 

Reviving History: AI-Generated Selfies of Iconic Figures

Napoleon Bonaparte Image source: Jyo John Mulloor Check out more interesting works by the artist on his Instagram page. When 20 Iconic Historical Figures Took Selfies!

7 Scenes that Show the Impact Paintings Have on Cinema

Napoleon Bonaparte at St. Helena by Benjamin Haydon (1846?)

7 Interventions of Mother Nature That Altered History

Napoleon's invasion of Russia Image Source: Thomas1313 / Wikimedia Commons Russians owe a lot to the extremely bitter winters in their country. With the exceptions of the Mongols at the beginning of the 13th century, no force was able to conquer Russia thanks to these harsh weather conditions.

15 Inspiring Quotes by Great Minds to Spark Courage in You

(Napoleon Bonaparte) Related article: 10 Buddhist Quotes of Inspiring Wisdom 7. “What we fear of doing most is usually what we most need to do.” (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Original Image Source: Books18/ Flickr 8. "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."

All Lovers of Films Should Watch These 7 Epic Biographies

Napoleon (1927, Abel Gance) Based on the life of military leader Napoleon Bonaparte Abel Gance’s Napoleon is one of the most aesthetically and visually pleasing films ever exposed to celluloid, and is perhaps one of the most groundbreaking masterpieces in the history of cinema.