Leadership · 22 min
Napoleon the Great
By Andrew Roberts
This episode explores the complex human story of Napoleon Bonaparte, revealing how his ambition, genius, and flaws reshaped a continent and continue to define modern leadership.
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Leadership
Duration
22 min
What it is about
Leadership, History, Ambition, Legacy
Who it is for
If you've ever considered the true cost of monumental ambition, or how a single will can reshape an entire continent, this will sharpen your understanding of power, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Andrew Roberts brings a meticulous, often revisionist eye to Napoleon's life, drawing on newly available sources to present a comprehensive and human portrait of the emperor.
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