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The Age of Napoleon Podcast

Episode 38: The Kansas Campaign

Nov 20, 2018
Military historians Dr. Mark Gerges, Dr. Jonathan Abel, and Dr. John Kuehn discuss the significance of the first Italian campaign, the misconceptions about Napoleon's progressive armies, assessing the effectiveness of different armies, overlooked military campaigns, Napoleon's lasting impact on France, and his campaign in Egypt
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Quick takeaways

  • Napoleon's major institutional reforms still shape modern France.
  • The success of the French Revolutionary Army in the 1796 campaign showcased Napoleon's nascent genius.

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Napoleon's Impact on Europe

Napoleon's rise to power and his subsequent military campaigns transformed Europe. He created major institutional reforms, such as the Council of State and prefects, and his accomplishments still shape modern France. His civil achievements, coupled with his military genius, make him a hero in the eyes of many.

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