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Real Dictators
In two segments of the episode about Napoleon's Egyptian campaign, Professor Andrew Roberts noted that Napoleon brought the book with him to Egypt as part of his extensive study of military history and biography. The hosts highlighted its presence alongside works by Caesar and Alexander, emphasizing its relevance to historical strategy but did not offer a formal endorsement.
Episode: Napoleon Part 3: The Egyptian Adventure
Napoleon took this book with him to Egypt, along with various other historians.
Napoleon had read very extensively in military history and especially military biography when he was at school and later on. In fact, he took Herodotus to Egypt and various other historians. He took Caesar's Gallic Wars and various other books about Alexander the Great.
Episode: Napoleon Part 3: The Egyptian Adventure
Napoleon had read very extensively in military history and especially military biography when he was at school and later on. In fact, he took Herodotus to Egypt and various other historians. He took Caesar's Gallic Wars and various other books about Alexander the Great.
Napoleon had read very extensively in military history and especially military biography when he was at school and later on. In fact, he took Herodotus to Egypt and various other historians. He took Caesar's Gallic Wars and various other books about Alexander the Great.