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The Age of Napoleon Podcast
Episode 103: The Two Eagles
Jul 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the remarkable diplomatic summit at Tilsit in 1807, including Napoleon's pursuit of the retreating Russians, preliminary peace talks, the enigma of Emperor Alexander of Russia, his contradictory nature, a lavish dinner party, and Napoleon's triumphant return to Paris.
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- The diplomatic summit at Tilsit between Napoleon, Alexander, and Frederick William resulted in territorial losses for Prussia and the creation of new states.
- Napoleon successfully aligned Russia with his continental system through the Franco-Russian treaty, banning trade with the United Kingdom.
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Napoleon and Alexander form an unexpected friendship
Napoleon and Alexander meet in Tilset to negotiate peace after the Battle of Friedland. Despite their previous enmity, they form a mutual fascination and spend extensive time together, discussing various topics beyond the peace negotiations. Both leaders charm each other, with Napoleon even stating that if Alexander was a woman, he would make him his lover.
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