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Napoleon's Downfall: The Battle of Waterloo and Beyond
This chapter explores the critical events leading to the Battle of Waterloo and highlights the strategic errors of Napoleon amid his eventual downfall. It examines the impact of perception, historical what-ifs, and the human costs of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as Napoleon's emotional turmoil facing exile. The chapter concludes with a reflection on his final years in isolation on St. Helena and his enduring legacy in European history.