Episode 145 - Napoleon’s rise from lieutenant of artillery to ruler of France, with special guest Rafe Blaufarb

🌍 From an unknown Corsican artillery lieutenant to Emperor of the French — Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise is one of history’s most dramatic stories. Special guest Rafe Blaufarb joins the show to discuss how Napoleon climbed the ranks during the French Revolution, won stunning victories, and seized power to reshape Europe forever.

⚔️ In this video, we’ll cover:

• Napoleon’s early military career as a young officer

• His breakthrough at Toulon and rise to general

• How he became a national hero

• The 1799 coup that made him First Consul

  
  

📖 Perfect for history buffs, students, and anyone fascinated by leadership, ambition, and the Napoleonic era.

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