Episode 49: Meanwhile, in Europe
The Age of Napoleon Podcast
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The Impact of War and Rebellion
This chapter discusses the effects of war, rebellion, and emigration on the population of major cities and towns, resulting in a significant decrease in size. The damage inflicted on urban areas and maritime commerce had a major impact on the French economy. Law and order also became a problem, as economic deprivation and social upheaval led to an increase in crime.
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