Today's installment concludes Napoleon's First Campaign,our selection from Life of Napoleon Bonaparte by Sir Walter Scott published in 1839. For
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Napoleon Advances to the Piedmont Capital
Napoleon in the mean time fixed his head-quarters at Ceva, and enjoyed from the heights of Montezemoto the splendid view of the fertile fields of
The Reconquest of Spain
This short monograph from the Library of Congress by Charles Julian Bishko is just 33 pages long. A little more in depth than a blog
Another How the Internet Began
Every so often we like to resurrect a post from the blog’s past. This one is from April 2, 2011. If you like the below, explore other past articles
How Not to Build a Reputation
Ford in 1919.“You can’t build a reputation on what you are going to do.” - Henry Ford, founder, Ford Motor CompanyMore on Henry
Napoleon’s First Victory
Such was the Battle of Monte Notte, the first of Bonaparte's victories; eminently displaying the truth and mathematical certainty of combination,
Epiphany, 2015
This is the traditional day that the three wise men came to worship Jesus. Some scholars believe that Jesus was already a small boy then
Napoleon Plans to Invade Italy
"Soldiers, you are hungry and naked; the Republic owes you much, but she has not the means to acquit herself of her debts."Continuing Napoleon's
Napoleon’s First Campaign
This series has five easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Napoleon Takes Command.IntroductionThis story begins with a man newly