The Marquis de Lafayette (Sept 6, 1757 – May 29, 1834) was a French aristocrat, military officer, politician and liberal ...

Napoleon’s impact on the world cannot be understated. He upset the entire balance of power in the world and conquered most of ...

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What shaped Napoleon? Read on to find out. The second son of Corsican rebels Carlo and Letizia, Napoleone di Buonaparte entered the world on 15 August, 1769, a mere year after the French purchased ...