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Napoleon III Lost It All Before His Chilling End
The weight of Napoleon III's name hung over him for his entire life. Convinced he was heir to his uncle Napoleon Bonaparte's ...
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Book Review - An Egyptian-Sudanese battalion in the Franco-Mexican War - Ahram Online
He added that the French Emperor Napoleon III requested from Said Pasha, the wali of Egypt, to supply him with a brigade of Sudanese soldiers (Egypt and Sudan were at the time one country ruled by ...
A Napoleon From Long Island Meets His Waterloo
An American war re-enactor earned the job of Napoleon for the 210th anniversary of the battle, despite his accent.
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Divorce Papers and Sauce-Stained Sleeves Reveal the Personal Side of Napoleon’s Rise and Fall
More than 100 objects connected to the French emperor just sold at auction. The collection sheds light on the man and the ...
In Paris, these extraordinary museums hide unique treasures
The City of Light features some of the best museums in the world, but some of the most intriguing collections may be ones you ...
Le Palais Garnier, 150 ans d'un théâtre mythique: the historical exhibition at the library-museum
In 2025, the Palais Garnier celebrates its 150th anniversary with a major exhibition organized by BnF and the Paris Opera. It's an opportunity to rediscover this mythical venue, where artistic ...