Napoleon Bonaparte – the name brings images of battlefields and military strategy. But did you know he was also an avid reader? On “Page Inspiration” hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Louis Sarkozy, author of Napoleon’s Library, discuss Napoleon’s complex personality.
Napoleon the Romantic
Sarkozy discusses how Napoleon’s passionate love letters to Josephine were inspired by popular romance novels of the time.
Napoleon the Strategist
Napoleon drew military ideas from his readings, which allowed him to revolutionize European warfare.
Napoleon the Thinker
He was deeply influenced by philosophers like Voltaire and Montesquieu, shaping his political views.
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