Napoleon in America - Shannon Selin
What if Napoleon Bonaparte had escaped from St. Helena and wound up in the United States in 1821?| Shannon Selin
What if Napoleon Bonaparte had escaped from St. Helena and wound up in the United States in 1821?| Shannon Selin
Napoleon was a busybody when it came to his family.| Shannon Selin
The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on Oct. 21, 1805, was the most decisive naval battle of the Napoleonic Wars. A traveller described the horrible scene at Cádiz after the battle.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon's tomb is in the Dôme des Invalides in Paris, but that's not where he was first laid to rest. Here’s what happened to Napoleon’s body after he died.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. There are many myths about his birth, and one myth-like thing that is true.| Shannon Selin
After his 1815 abdication from the French throne, Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to start a new life in the United States. Why didn’t he?| Shannon Selin
During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon reflected on his defeat at the June 1815 Battle of Waterloo. What did he say about the last battle he ever fought?| Shannon Selin
Although several witnesses left accounts of Napoleon's last words, there are differences among them.| Shannon Selin
René Savary, the Duke of Rovigo, has the reputation of being one of Napoleon’s most bloodthirsty aides.| Shannon Selin
There's no shortage of facts about Napoleon. Here are 10 you might not be aware of.| Shannon Selin
These 10 Napoleon Bonaparte quotes are often taken out of context. Considering the circumstances in which Napoleon said them puts a different spin on them.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon is one of the most misquoted people in history. Here are 10 supposed Napoleon Bonaparte quotes that did not originate with him.| Shannon Selin
An Italian immigrant who served in Napoleon’s Grande Armée, Dr. Félix Formento became a prominent medical practitioner in New Orleans.| Shannon Selin
Louis XVIII never expected to become King of France.| Shannon Selin
How difficult would it have been for Napoleon Bonaparte to escape from exile on St. Helena?| Shannon Selin
If you were taking a trip before the dawn of rail travel, you’d likely be stopping at a post-house.| Shannon Selin
Ten popular quotes by Napoleon Bonaparte, with details about the context in which he wrote or said them.| Shannon Selin
