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Napoleon
He conquered vast territories across Europe, at a cost of many casulties in his own army
What role did the French Revolution, a military education and an ability to speak to the common soldier have on Napoleon's prospects?
He went on to conquer vast territories across Europe. When he first led armies into battle he talked of a building a better world, but was responsible for many deaths among his own army.
With contributions from historians Andrew Roberts and Andrew Lambert.
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