Napoleon | Vive La Revolution | 1
Nov 15, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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Summary
The first episode of Legacy delves into the enigmatic figure of Napoleon Bonaparte, tracing his humble Corsican beginnings and his meteoric rise during the tumultuous French Revolution. It examines how he capitalized on political upheaval and employed brutal tactics, like the grape-shot suppression of a royalist uprising, to establish his authority and expand French territory. The episode also introduces his passionate yet asymmetrical love story with Josephine, highlighting her significant political influence behind his military successes.Episode description
A Corsican boy, an outsider, seizes his chance to make a name for himself when France is turned upside down by a long and bloody revolution. He’s relentless in his pursuit of power, and in the pursuit of one woman.
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