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Napoleon's Intellectual Interests and Popular Appeal
Napoleon is compared to a modern-day entrepreneur in Silicon Valley who builds his own successful company. Like Napoleon conquering countries, he would likely acquire other companies. However, when Napoleon invaded Italy, he showed an interest in intellectuals and would engage with them about their work. This made him popular among the middle class and intellectuals, unlike the previous rulers of France.
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