BBC Radio 4 — Napoleon: The Man and the Myths — 3

Napoleon: The Man and the Myths
Episode 3 of 6

Vaulting ambition, a politically calculating marriage, endless battles across Europe, a Russian campaign that cost the lives of half a million French troops - there is much for which history can criticise Napoleon.

But historian Andrew Roberts defends Napoleon against these charges and makes the case for him as a man more sinned against than sinning - though the retreat from Moscow, vividly described, left Napoleon's army in dismal disarray with many men succumbing to deaths from disease and cold and suicide.

As a result, Napoleon was exiled to Elba. Although of course, he would return.

The programme is partly recorded on location in Paris.

Simon Russell Beale is the voice of Napoleon.

Produced by Victoria Ferran and Susan Marling
A Just Radio Production for BBC Radio 4.

First broadcast: 17 Jun 2015 (b05ys1zq)
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This song, titled «Napoleon: The Man and the Myths,» delves into the life and legacy of Napoleon Bonaparte. In this particular episode, which is the third out of six, the focus is on various aspects of Napoleon’s life. It explores his ambitious nature, strategic marriage, numerous battles across Europe, and the infamous Russian campaign that resulted in the loss of many French troops. Despite the criticisms that history has leveled against Napoleon, historian Andrew Roberts presents a defense, portraying him as a man who faced more injustices than he committed. However, the vivid description of the retreat from Moscow highlights the disarray and suffering experienced by Napoleon’s army, including deaths from disease, cold, and even suicide. Ultimately, Napoleon was exiled to Elba, but as history reveals, his story did not end there. The program features recordings from Paris and is voiced by Simon Russell Beale as Napoleon. It was produced by Victoria Ferran and Susan Marling, a Just Radio Production for BBC Radio 4. The initial broadcast took place on June 17, 2015.