Finding Napoleon in Paris
…author conducting research. That included day trips to Brienne (the site of Napoleon’s early schooling), the chateau of Fontainebleau (which housed eight centuries of French rulers including Napoleon), and the…
…author conducting research. That included day trips to Brienne (the site of Napoleon’s early schooling), the chateau of Fontainebleau (which housed eight centuries of French rulers including Napoleon), and the…
“Finding Napoleon” requires tracing his roots to Corsica. Let’s start with a video tour of the sites and a bit of geography. https://vimeo.com/31703088 Corsica—an island of 8,700 square miles—is essentially…
…accent. Today, in Corsica, Ajaccio proudly promotes itself as Napoleon’s hometown. Here’s a slide show from my March 2011 visit when I got a real sense of Napoleon’s childhood. https://vimeo.com/31703088…
…Legacy), October has flown by. As a final post before November, here’s a reminder to take a look at the video of photos from my trip to St Helena. https://vimeo.com/30114067…
…have me participate in a book club or library event? Contact me directly at margaret@mrodenberg.com. If you’d like more information, watch this video or go to the Finding Napoleon: A…