“It was Talleyrand who suggested sending Napoleon to Egypt” Of course it was…every time there was some dubious plot, Talleyrand almost always seemed to be involved somehow. The man really was a slimeball. But he was so good at it that you have to grudgingly respect him for it.
29:20 I was in Bonifacio, Corsica last year and visited an apartment Napoleon stayed in at some point in his early life. Later that day in a pub I asked some locals about Napoleon, they pointed to a bust of Pasquale Paoli that sat proudly above the fireplace, and said rather sternly "he's the true hero of Corsica".
“It’s perfect for ushering in a military coup” I wonder if Sieyes realised before the coup was over that, succeed or fail, he was never going to rule France due to Napoleon’s sheer popularity with both the people and the military.
“Egality is very much a double-edged sword” I’m currently following a Quest on Sufficient Velocity in which Napoleon is the player-character. The author/writer uses dice to determine the outcome of events not just directly related to Napoleon but across Europe. One such event of great consequence was General Dumouriez’s decision in April 1793 to turn his army in Belgium around to march on Paris and overthrow the National Convention. In real life, Dumouriez failed and fled to Austria. In the Quest, however, he succeeds…
“What happens in the streets of Paris is totally unpredictable” People have said that the Revolution must have been terrifying, and that surely the French people have calmed down and mellowed out by now. To which I’d reply, “No, they are rioting and protesting RIGHT NOW.”
As a Brit I can safely say that we've had our ups and downs with France (a lot more downs) but I have immense respect for Napoleon and have visited his tomb in Paris I wish he had kept his throne. He didn't deserve the fate that destiny gave him, even if it was somewhat poetic
Thank you (sorry for the late answer). I think that his story would not be so poetic and legendary without its final downfall at Waterloo. Anyway it is part of our History and I lik it the way it is! All the best from France
Damn, yet another point the "important historical events that happened on the 9th of November" list. I never realised that the 18th Brumaire was the 9th of November. This date has been called the "day of fate of Germany" since it saw the November revolution in 1918, the (failed) Hitler coup in 1923, the infamous November pogrom in 1938 and finally the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989.
This was really interesting, I have always been fascinated by Napoleon. When you were commenting about him being sent to Egypt it made me think he must have had to had a healthy dose of paranoia to survive, I'm sure there were many daggers out for him. Thank you for this lazy Sunday treat, I noticed you're fast approaching the 3 thousand subscriber, congrats you earned it😊.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. If you sleep with two loaded guns, yeah I think there is a level of paranoia involved haha Thanks for the support as always :)
I love your knowledge & passion for history, particularly military history. During the US Civil War, Confederate General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson, a military professor at The Virginia Military Institute, absolutely & completely studied & emulated Napoleon's military tactics and leadership abilities. He was the absolute most highly decorative, disciplined, effective general during the Civil War. He earned the title stonewall because he stood fearlessly alongside his troops & refused to be pushed back, holding like a Stonewall. At a time when most generals observed battles from a safe distance. He was the main reason for all the confederate victories at the beginning of the war. General Robert E. Lee proudly referred to him as his right hand. Gen Thomas Jackson was killed by friendly fire during a nighttime ambush, weeks before Gettysburg. He was extremely loved & well respected by his men. He was orphaned & raised by an African American lady. During the war, he received a telegram of her untimely death. In front of all his troops, he completely broke down like a baby in despair of losing his adopted mother. Now, I'm supper happy that Lincoln finally made the Civil War about ammancipation of slavery, & we were able to abolish such a shameful practice. Prior, many southerners considered leaving the union, with much debate of state vs federal rights. Many considered it an aggressive invasion of the federalized north. 95% of all soldiers who fought for the south had never owned a slave. They lived in a time where most people had no idea what activities were occurring in other areas of America. Particularly, isolated southerners in rural Appalachia & other rural areas.
Thank you very much for this very interesting comment and sorry for this late answer. I was impressed by Stonewall Jackson while studying a bit about the Civil War. But I did not know about the stories you mentioned. I really appreciate the last point you make about people fighting for something that is way above their head. I think that most people fight out of loyalty for their own community, town or relatives. This war is so difficult to grasp for me, but it is also what makes it fascinating. Thank you, all the best from France :)
Fantastic my friend,just amazing,I wonder how intelligent Napoleon was,he had his advisors an war councils,an since he was fighting since he was nine,we know his bravery, but he's clearly super smart. I heard when he came back from exile,when he was at the gates he tore open his shirt at told them to shoot at his heart,wow you can see how the people loved him,he was willing to put his life on the the line,for what he believed.
Super intelligent I think, maybe too much for its own good. It's funny you are mentioning the moment where he opened his shirt in front of soldiers: I am living about 45 minutes from where it happened and I am planning to go there to do a video about it :)
Hi, man! Glad to see your reaction on Napoleon once again. Epic history is about to start the second Italian campaign. I look forward for it, especially because I am planning a series of videos on Suvorov's Italian and Swiss campaigns this summer. And my point about Napoleon's coup is that it could not have ended in failure, except for the death of the Corsican. 6,000 bayonets around the palace is 6,000 bayonets. And a few hundred soldiers loyal to the parliament would not have prevented success. The only thing is that in the event of such a clash there would have been bloodshed, which Bonaparte did not seem to want.
Hey dude! Nice to read you :) That is going to be awesome and I am eager to discover more about Suvorov's :) Looking forwar for you to produce new content! Yes from the moment you managed to put whole the parliament in Saint Cloud, you have a whole division and Fouche's police on your side it is good night for your opponents. And yes the biggest risk at this point was a bloodshed which would have tarnished Napoleon's reputation
"We will have it, I swear it" I've always been fascinated by those words because I believe it. I do think napoleon wanted the best for all Frenchman but I just wonder how much he needed before the average Frenchman would have to deal(if he did win russia)1
“The Roman Republic was a natural inspiration for the Revolution” Now I want to learn about the Roman Republic; how it came about, what inspired its creation, etc.
Also Epic History is doing videos about The Battles Of Lord Nelson and one of them is soon to be released it will be about The Battle Of Cape St Vincent
Here's the thing. Who at that point would have considered napoleon a outlaw and was respected enough to enforce it? It was clear at that point, it didn't matter what anyone did or said. He wasn't going to lose the fight. It's such of a silly question
I think at this point, even withoug Lucien's help Napoleon still makes it. But maybe things go less smoothly and there might be some sort of bloodshed. Thank you!
To be honest as a American, I wish France would have won. France and America have such similar views, if britain didn't speak english we would be default best friends without a doubt. I completely understand de Gaulle and I think most Americans do, even know if Europe is led by anyone I think France should reign. And good for macron for attempting at least(not very successfully but... fashion)
Angry Corsican? I know that. My ex-girlfriend was originaly from Corsica. You really didn't want to piss her off :D Worse than Italian in this matter I must say... :D So I got that little not for Napoleon's mentality in this video :D
Haha for travelling to Corsica on a regular basis I can only sympathise with you. Corsicans are like volcanos 😅Thank you and sorry for the late answer mate
CITIZENS, YOU ARE DISSOLVED!
Get this ***** rabble out of here -probably the best part 😅
“It was Talleyrand who suggested sending Napoleon to Egypt”
Of course it was…every time there was some dubious plot, Talleyrand almost always seemed to be involved somehow. The man really was a slimeball. But he was so good at it that you have to grudgingly respect him for it.
It's not a story of Napoleon without at least one instance of bickering with Bernadotte.
Haha true!
“You could make a whole movie about their relationship”
I’m still surprised that Napoleon even made Bernadotte a Marshal at all.
He was a proven general of the French Revolution, and besides, he was a member of the extended imperial family through his marriage to Desirée.
A very capable officer, with close ties to its family
29:20 I was in Bonifacio, Corsica last year and visited an apartment Napoleon stayed in at some point in his early life. Later that day in a pub I asked some locals about Napoleon, they pointed to a bust of Pasquale Paoli that sat proudly above the fireplace, and said rather sternly "he's the true hero of Corsica".
Ah! Pascal Paoli! So you've had the chance to talk with Corsican independence fighters, congratulations!
“And so Brutus crowns Caesar”
Now I’m wondering what could have happened if Brutus had thrown his full support and loyalty behind Caesar.
Man that's an interesting thought indeed.
I think Brutus goes down with Caesar then... But that is just a wild pick
“It’s perfect for ushering in a military coup”
I wonder if Sieyes realised before the coup was over that, succeed or fail, he was never going to rule France due to Napoleon’s sheer popularity with both the people and the military.
“Egality is very much a double-edged sword”
I’m currently following a Quest on Sufficient Velocity in which Napoleon is the player-character.
The author/writer uses dice to determine the outcome of events not just directly related to Napoleon but across Europe.
One such event of great consequence was General Dumouriez’s decision in April 1793 to turn his army in Belgium around to march on Paris and overthrow the National Convention.
In real life, Dumouriez failed and fled to Austria.
In the Quest, however, he succeeds…
Lucien taking on the name of Brutus. I did not know that, and it made me smile. After Napoleon, he was the most talented of the Bonaparte siblings.
Louis was not bad as well, but Lucien was a talented man indeed!
Why didn't Napoleon gave him his own kingdom then ?
There was a dispute between them, with Fouché throwing oil on the fire as he saw Lucien as a rival
@@nicbahtin4774Apparently Lucien was uninterested in ruling. He even openly opposed Napoleon deciding to make himself an Emperor.
“Talleyrand: genius of betrayal and corruption”
Well, if you’re going to be a treacherous and corrupt snake, you may as well be good at it.
“I plan to do a whole episode on the links between the Freemasons and Napoleon”
Looking forward to it!
Yeah!
“What happens in the streets of Paris is totally unpredictable”
People have said that the Revolution must have been terrifying, and that surely the French people have calmed down and mellowed out by now.
To which I’d reply, “No, they are rioting and protesting RIGHT NOW.”
“He must have taken that as a compliment and encouragement”
Oh yes.
Hehe
“That cliffhanger.”
I love Epic History TV. And I agree, I hope EHTV keeps making videos about Napoleon.
Two episodes will be done covering the 1800 Italian campaign so they've got you covered there.
@@LightxHeaven Awesome. I can’t wait.
So eager to see the Italian campaign!
“If you’ve ever angered a Corsican, you’d know it’s a whole experience in itself”
Ha!
Hehe
As a Brit I can safely say that we've had our ups and downs with France (a lot more downs) but I have immense respect for Napoleon and have visited his tomb in Paris
I wish he had kept his throne. He didn't deserve the fate that destiny gave him, even if it was somewhat poetic
Thank you (sorry for the late answer). I think that his story would not be so poetic and legendary without its final downfall at Waterloo. Anyway it is part of our History and I lik it the way it is! All the best from France
@@ToonStory-fh4gn 100% agree. Rose from an artillery officer to Emperor of the French and master of Europe. But what goes up must come down
“I was on a trip to Corsica”
I have never been to Europe. One day I’ll make the trip.
So much to discover in our good old Europa :) Don't hesitate to ask for advice if you ever plan to visit France
Damn, yet another point the "important historical events that happened on the 9th of November" list. I never realised that the 18th Brumaire was the 9th of November.
This date has been called the "day of fate of Germany" since it saw the November revolution in 1918, the (failed) Hitler coup in 1923, the infamous November pogrom in 1938 and finally the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989.
Thank you and sorry for the late answer. That's incredible, History does not repeat itself but it rhymes!
This was really interesting, I have always been fascinated by Napoleon. When you were commenting about him being sent to Egypt it made me think he must have had to had a healthy dose of paranoia to survive, I'm sure there were many daggers out for him. Thank you for this lazy Sunday treat, I noticed you're fast approaching the 3 thousand subscriber, congrats you earned it😊.
Thank you very much, glad you enjoyed it. If you sleep with two loaded guns, yeah I think there is a level of paranoia involved haha Thanks for the support as always :)
Paul Barras, after you described him, struck me as another Talleyrand.
A cheap version of Talleyrand, so
I love your knowledge & passion for history, particularly military history. During the US Civil War, Confederate General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson, a military professor at The Virginia Military Institute, absolutely & completely studied & emulated Napoleon's military tactics and leadership abilities. He was the absolute most highly decorative, disciplined, effective general during the Civil War. He earned the title stonewall because he stood fearlessly alongside his troops & refused to be pushed back, holding like a Stonewall. At a time when most generals observed battles from a safe distance. He was the main reason for all the confederate victories at the beginning of the war. General Robert E. Lee proudly referred to him as his right hand. Gen Thomas Jackson was killed by friendly fire during a nighttime ambush, weeks before Gettysburg. He was extremely loved & well respected by his men. He was orphaned & raised by an African American lady. During the war, he received a telegram of her untimely death. In front of all his troops, he completely broke down like a baby in despair of losing his adopted mother. Now, I'm supper happy that Lincoln finally made the Civil War about ammancipation of slavery, & we were able to abolish such a shameful practice. Prior, many southerners considered leaving the union, with much debate of state vs federal rights. Many considered it an aggressive invasion of the federalized north. 95% of all soldiers who fought for the south had never owned a slave. They lived in a time where most people had no idea what activities were occurring in other areas of America. Particularly, isolated southerners in rural Appalachia & other rural areas.
Thank you very much for this very interesting comment and sorry for this late answer. I was impressed by Stonewall Jackson while studying a bit about the Civil War. But I did not know about the stories you mentioned. I really appreciate the last point you make about people fighting for something that is way above their head. I think that most people fight out of loyalty for their own community, town or relatives. This war is so difficult to grasp for me, but it is also what makes it fascinating. Thank you, all the best from France :)
Fantastic my friend,just amazing,I wonder how intelligent Napoleon was,he had his advisors an war councils,an since he was fighting since he was nine,we know his bravery, but he's clearly super smart.
I heard when he came back from exile,when he was at the gates he tore open his shirt at told them to shoot at his heart,wow you can see how the people loved him,he was willing to put his life on the the line,for what he believed.
Super intelligent I think, maybe too much for its own good. It's funny you are mentioning the moment where he opened his shirt in front of soldiers: I am living about 45 minutes from where it happened and I am planning to go there to do a video about it :)
Coolio I'd like to hear more of this story.
Been missing these epic history tv reactions from you. Always good insight!
Thank you!
Hi, man! Glad to see your reaction on Napoleon once again. Epic history is about to start the second Italian campaign. I look forward for it, especially because I am planning a series of videos on Suvorov's Italian and Swiss campaigns this summer.
And my point about Napoleon's coup is that it could not have ended in failure, except for the death of the Corsican. 6,000 bayonets around the palace is 6,000 bayonets. And a few hundred soldiers loyal to the parliament would not have prevented success. The only thing is that in the event of such a clash there would have been bloodshed, which Bonaparte did not seem to want.
Hey dude! Nice to read you :) That is going to be awesome and I am eager to discover more about Suvorov's :) Looking forwar for you to produce new content!
Yes from the moment you managed to put whole the parliament in Saint Cloud, you have a whole division and Fouche's police on your side it is good night for your opponents. And yes the biggest risk at this point was a bloodshed which would have tarnished Napoleon's reputation
"We will have it, I swear it" I've always been fascinated by those words because I believe it. I do think napoleon wanted the best for all Frenchman but I just wonder how much he needed before the average Frenchman would have to deal(if he did win russia)1
That's a very good question, and probably the answer would explain a lot on why Napoleon failed
“The Roman Republic was a natural inspiration for the Revolution”
Now I want to learn about the Roman Republic; how it came about, what inspired its creation, etc.
Oh wow, a very large topic!
That was a really interesting program, thankyou so much for posting it
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Oh wow, i was waiting for this one 😊 thank you!
Thank you 😃 😃 😃
Also Epic History is doing videos about The Battles Of Lord Nelson and one of them is soon to be released it will be about The Battle Of Cape St Vincent
Thank you, that is going to be interesting! (even if covering Nelson's battle as a frenchman is cursed)
Here's the thing. Who at that point would have considered napoleon a outlaw and was respected enough to enforce it? It was clear at that point, it didn't matter what anyone did or said. He wasn't going to lose the fight. It's such of a silly question
Probably. Who is going to emprison the most popular general of the country in front of its soldiers at this point?
“The most famous one is of course the Vendee”
I mean, when are the people of the Vendee not in revolt?
I wonder what would have happened without Lucien seizing the moment.
Kind of sad considering how he and Napoleon fell out.
I think at this point, even withoug Lucien's help Napoleon still makes it. But maybe things go less smoothly and there might be some sort of bloodshed. Thank you!
Epic History has just released Another Video about America’s First Defeat take a watch
Thank you, I'll try!
To be honest as a American, I wish France would have won. France and America have such similar views, if britain didn't speak english we would be default best friends without a doubt. I completely understand de Gaulle and I think most Americans do, even know if Europe is led by anyone I think France should reign. And good for macron for attempting at least(not very successfully but... fashion)
What a load of old twonk, sucking up to ToonHistory much? 😂😂😂😂
Yes, but imagine a world dominated by France... Even that gives me nightmares!
Epic history is amazing
Oh yes
Regarding the French, if you are looking for an excuse on something always blame the British. 😂😂😂
haha yes this is the basis of our national identity 😅
As a Brit we always have to blame the French!
Jokes aside we mostly get on pretty well now. Forever cursed to be eternal enemies and allies.
Interesting, as usual...
Thank you 😀
@@ToonStory-fh4gn No problem. 👍
Angry Corsican? I know that. My ex-girlfriend was originaly from Corsica. You really didn't want to piss her off :D Worse than Italian in this matter I must say... :D So I got that little not for Napoleon's mentality in this video :D
Haha for travelling to Corsica on a regular basis I can only sympathise with you. Corsicans are like volcanos 😅Thank you and sorry for the late answer mate