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Revolution! The American and French Revolutions, c. 1770 - 1804 CE
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The Enlightenment spreads across the West as the American and French Revolutions smash the older monarchies of Europe, and an ambitious young general, Napoleon Bonaparte, seizes power!
Anirudh Kanisetti
BITS Pilani (Goa), history blogger, artist, podcaster. www.anirudhkanisetti.com
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Really nice explanation. Thank you.
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Oscar Peter
a month ago
Welcome. Keep watching
To complete the answers. 1) The official title of the painting is Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I and Coronation of the Empress Josephine in the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris on 2 December 1804. 2) Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in central London built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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Good job. Lemme bounce a question off of you, Rony: who crowned the Emperor Napoleon?
You told it during the lesson, he crowned himself... Correct me if I'm wrong :)
Thouseef V
a year ago
“I saw the crown of France laying on the ground, so I picked it up with my sword.”
Hahaha, looks like everyone was paying attention. Cheers, guys. :)
Thouseef V
a year ago
Thank you Anirudh :)
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1. Napoleon on the day of his coronation. 2. Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, dedicated to napoleon.
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Priyanshi Jajoo
2 years ago
2. dedicated to British admiral Horatio Nelson*
Well done, Priyanshi! :)

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  2. Welcome back! I'm Anirudh. I'm a history blogger, artist and BITS Pilani (Goa) graduate. You can find me at augustanblog.wordpress.com medium.com/@indicusmaximus (Top writer on history!)


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  10. Louis XVI quillotined: 1793 CE To Kill A King All hopes for a Constitutional Monarchy are dashed


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  13. Thanks! Any questions? You can find me at: @indicusmaximus The Augustan Blog anirudh.kanisettiagmail.com