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And Speaking of Dictators…

Posted on November 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Napoleon (2023) Timely, non? For some reason, the image of Napoleon sitting on his horse in front of the Sphinx reminded me that Napoleon was seeking to conquer the world, just like Alexander the Great. (And I may have heard … Continue reading →

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Once an Absolute Ruler, Always an Absolute Ruler?

Posted on September 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Louis XIV (September 5, 1638 – September 1, 1714) Sometimes, you just have to go with your gut. Louis XIV of France (otherwise known as “The Sun King”) was a very capable political strategist. Strangely enough, his reign in France … Continue reading →

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The Man who Would be Emperor

Posted on February 26, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Napoléon Bonaparte (August 15, 1769 – May 5, 1821) Today in history, Napoléon escaped from exile on Elba in 1815. We think we know all about the man, but do we really? I cannot confirm the accuracy of his birth … Continue reading →

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