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Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France

Episode 10 · 1987-06-08

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Episode overview

He took France to its greatest period of influence in history. But his ego and thirst for ever more power led to one of the greatest downfalls ever. Napoleon Bonaparte stands as one of the greatest military commanders to ever live. As a ruler he brought France to unprecedented heights of glory only to see it unravel as a result of his arrogance. Examine the life and legend of the Corsican commander's greatest military victories in detail. Trace his rise to power and tragic decline, and explore the monumental legacy that continues to influence the world to this day.

60 minutes

Season 1 episodes

1. 6 Apr. 19871987-04-06 2. Al Capone: Scarface1987-04-13 3. Bob Hope: America's Entertainer1987-04-20 4. Bugsy Siegel1987-04-27 5. Dalai Lama: The Soul of Tibet1987-05-04 6. King Arthur: His Life and Legends1987-05-11 7. Lucky Luciano: Chairman of the Mob1987-05-18 8. Nelson Mandela: Journey to Freedom1987-05-25 9. Muhammad: The Prophet1987-06-01 10. Napoleon Bonaparte: The Glory of France1987-06-08 11. Bonnie & Clyde: The Story of Love & Death1987-06-15 12. Babe Ruth1987-06-22 13. Frederick Douglass1987-06-29 14. Lizzie Borden: A Woman Accused1987-07-06 15. Milton Hershey: The Chocolate King1987-07-13