Frenchy reacts to Napoleon Seizes Power 

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It's not a story of Napoleon without at least one instance of bickering with Bernadotte.

“It was Talleyrand who suggested sending Napoleon to Egypt” Of course it was…every time there was some dubious plot, Talleyrand almost always seemed to be involved somehow. The man really was a slimeball. But he was so good at it that you have to grudgingly respect him for it.

“You could make a whole movie about their relationship” I’m still surprised that Napoleon even made Bernadotte a Marshal at all.

29:20 I was in Bonifacio, Corsica last year and visited an apartment Napoleon stayed in at some point in his early life. Later that day in a pub I asked some locals about Napoleon, they pointed to a bust of Pasquale Paoli that sat proudly above the fireplace, and said rather sternly "he's the true hero of Corsica".

“That cliffhanger.” I love Epic History TV. And I agree, I hope EHTV keeps making videos about Napoleon.

“I plan to do a whole episode on the links between the Freemasons and Napoleon” Looking forward to it!

Paul Barras, after you described him, struck me as another Talleyrand.

“And so Brutus crowns Caesar” Now I’m wondering what could have happened if Brutus had thrown his full support and loyalty behind Caesar.

Lucien taking on the name of Brutus. I did not know that, and it made me smile. After Napoleon, he was the most talented of the Bonaparte siblings.

This was really interesting, I have always been fascinated by Napoleon. When you were commenting about him being sent to Egypt it made me think he must have had to had a healthy dose of paranoia to survive, I'm sure there were many daggers out for him. Thank you for this lazy Sunday treat, I noticed you're fast approaching the 3 thousand subscriber, congrats you earned it😊.

Damn, yet another point the "important historical events that happened on the 9th of November" list. I never realised that the 18th Brumaire was the 9th of November. This date has been called the "day of fate of Germany" since it saw the November revolution in 1918, the (failed) Hitler coup in 1923, the infamous November pogrom in 1938 and finally the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989.

Been missing these epic history tv reactions from you. Always good insight!

As a Brit I can safely say that we've had our ups and downs with France (a lot more downs) but I have immense respect for Napoleon and have visited his tomb in Paris I wish he had kept his throne. He didn't deserve the fate that destiny gave him, even if it was somewhat poetic

“Talleyrand: genius of betrayal and corruption” Well, if you’re going to be a treacherous and corrupt snake, you may as well be good at it.

Hi, man! Glad to see your reaction on Napoleon once again. Epic history is about to start the second Italian campaign. I look forward for it, especially because I am planning a series of videos on Suvorov's Italian and Swiss campaigns this summer. And my point about Napoleon's coup is that it could not have ended in failure, except for the death of the Corsican. 6,000 bayonets around the palace is 6,000 bayonets. And a few hundred soldiers loyal to the parliament would not have prevented success. The only thing is that in the event of such a clash there would have been bloodshed, which Bonaparte did not seem to want.

I love your knowledge & passion for history, particularly military history. During the US Civil War, Confederate General Thomas (Stonewall) Jackson, a military professor at The Virginia Military Institute, absolutely & completely studied & emulated Napoleon's military tactics and leadership abilities. He was the absolute most highly decorative, disciplined, effective general during the Civil War. He earned the title stonewall because he stood fearlessly alongside his troops & refused to be pushed back, holding like a Stonewall. At a time when most generals observed battles from a safe distance. He was the main reason for all the confederate victories at the beginning of the war. General Robert E. Lee proudly referred to him as his right hand. Gen Thomas Jackson was killed by friendly fire during a nighttime ambush, weeks before Gettysburg. He was extremely loved & well respected by his men. He was orphaned & raised by an African American lady. During the war, he received a telegram of her untimely death. In front of all his troops, he completely broke down like a baby in despair of losing his adopted mother. Now, I'm supper happy that Lincoln finally made the Civil War about ammancipation of slavery, & we were able to abolish such a shameful practice. Prior, many southerners considered leaving the union, with much debate of state vs federal rights. Many considered it an aggressive invasion of the federalized north. 95% of all soldiers who fought for the south had never owned a slave. They lived in a time where most people had no idea what activities were occurring in other areas of America. Particularly, isolated southerners in rural Appalachia & other rural areas.

That was a really interesting program, thankyou so much for posting it

“Egality is very much a double-edged sword” I’m currently following a Quest on Sufficient Velocity in which Napoleon is the player-character. The author/writer uses dice to determine the outcome of events not just directly related to Napoleon but across Europe. One such event of great consequence was General Dumouriez’s decision in April 1793 to turn his army in Belgium around to march on Paris and overthrow the National Convention. In real life, Dumouriez failed and fled to Austria. In the Quest, however, he succeeds…

4:35 Remember how it backfired when the Roman Senate tried to persecute Caesar on various charges. He saw no other choice than to march on Rome and take power himself.

Also Epic History is doing videos about The Battles Of Lord Nelson and one of them is soon to be released it will be about The Battle Of Cape St Vincent

Oh wow, i was waiting for this one 😊 thank you!

“He must have taken that as a compliment and encouragement” Oh yes.

“It’s perfect for ushering in a military coup” I wonder if Sieyes realised before the coup was over that, succeed or fail, he was never going to rule France due to Napoleon’s sheer popularity with both the people and the military.

Fantastic my friend,just amazing,I wonder how intelligent Napoleon was,he had his advisors an war councils,an since he was fighting since he was nine,we know his bravery, but he's clearly super smart. I heard when he came back from exile,when he was at the gates he tore open his shirt at told them to shoot at his heart,wow you can see how the people loved him,he was willing to put his life on the the line,for what he believed.

“The most famous one is of course the Vendee” I mean, when are the people of the Vendee not in revolt?

“What happens in the streets of Paris is totally unpredictable” People have said that the Revolution must have been terrifying, and that surely the French people have calmed down and mellowed out by now. To which I’d reply, “No, they are rioting and protesting RIGHT NOW.”

“If you’ve ever angered a Corsican, you’d know it’s a whole experience in itself” Ha!

Regarding the French, if you are looking for an excuse on something always blame the British. 😂😂😂

“The Roman Republic was a natural inspiration for the Revolution” Now I want to learn about the Roman Republic; how it came about, what inspired its creation, etc.

I wonder what would have happened without Lucien seizing the moment. Kind of sad considering how he and Napoleon fell out.

“I was on a trip to Corsica” I have never been to Europe. One day I’ll make the trip.

Epic History has just released Another Video about America’s First Defeat take a watch

To be honest as a American, I wish France would have won. France and America have such similar views, if britain didn't speak english we would be default best friends without a doubt. I completely understand de Gaulle and I think most Americans do, even know if Europe is led by anyone I think France should reign. And good for macron for attempting at least(not very successfully but... fashion)

"We will have it, I swear it" I've always been fascinated by those words because I believe it. I do think napoleon wanted the best for all Frenchman but I just wonder how much he needed before the average Frenchman would have to deal(if he did win russia)1

Epic history is amazing

Here's the thing. Who at that point would have considered napoleon a outlaw and was respected enough to enforce it? It was clear at that point, it didn't matter what anyone did or said. He wasn't going to lose the fight. It's such of a silly question

Interesting, as usual...

Angry Corsican? I know that. My ex-girlfriend was originaly from Corsica. You really didn't want to piss her off :D Worse than Italian in this matter I must say... :D So I got that little not for Napoleon's mentality in this video :D