Napoleon | Documentary | BBC Select

Nov 6, 2023 | With access to a unique archive of personal letters, historian Andrew Roberts brings the story of Napoleon vividly to life. As he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader, he sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander and mesmeric leader, whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.

Watch the 3-part Napoleon documentary on BBC Select in the US here and Canada here.

A Relationship Born of a Revolution: Napoleon and Josephine | Napoleon | BBC Select

Sep 27, 2023 | Once imprisoned during the revolution, the iconic Josephine eventually married the Revolutionary Napoleon, sparking a relationship that will go down in the history books.

This epic 3-part BBC Napoleon documentary sees Andrew Roberts retrace the footsteps of Napoleon Bonaparte to learn about the life of the legendary French leader.

With access to a unique archive of personal letters, historian Andrew Roberts brings the story of Napoleon vividly to life.

As he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader, he sheds new light on Napoleon as an extraordinarily gifted military commander and mesmeric leader, whose private life was, contrary to popular belief, littered with disappointments and betrayals.



This 3-part epic can be streamed here.

Comment Napoléon a conquis (et perdu) l’Europe

May 2, 2021 | La performance militaire de Napoléon Bonaparte est impressionnante : 77 batailles remportées sur un total de 86. Grâce à ces réussites, il a conquis une vaste partie de l’Europe : en à peine une décennie, son empire a multiplié par trois les dimensions du territoire français, s’étendant de l’Espagne aux frontières des la Russie.

Pour en arriver là, l’empereur Napoléon s’est appuyé sur les performances de sa « Grande Armée », mais pas uniquement. Face à la masse de ses adversaires, le nombre ne suffisait pas. Ses succès reposent en réalité sur tout un système stratégique, politique, économique et autoritaire tourné vers les conquêtes. Quelle est l’origine de ces succès ? Et comment un seul homme a-t-il pu décider du sort de l’Europe en une quinzaine d’années ? A l'occasion du bicentenaire de sa mort, le 5 mai 2021, on vous raconte les coulisses de son empire, d'Austerlitz à Waterloo en passant par Ulm et Wagram.

The Rise of Emperor Napoléon Bonaparte | History Hit | Timeline

Jul 17, 2022 | He was the man who would define the start of the 19th century. He has more documented victories than any other battlefield commanders in history. From a relatively humble background, he rose to become master of Europe. This is the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. Featuring historians Dr Michael Rowe, Professor Pamela Pilbeam and Professor David Andress.

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