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Napoleon Bonaparte

Corsica born, and an emperor mighty indeed. Who from obscurity came up to prominence, who from French shores the attacks of armies repelled, who had at his disposal, Europe's resources, who to Saint Helena from French shores was expelled. Of old Italian nobility he was seed. Shortish in height, yet towering in ambition. Military genius of the highest distinction whose military strategy is second to none save Alexander. Whose courage is held in reverence, whose cradle at infancy was kept in a cave from strong invading imperialist French forces. He gave up an empire so vast at Waterloo; A threat to the memories of his victories past. Mighty Napoleon, who at Austerlitz excelled, you did on the beautiful older Josephine cast your loving eyes, which were hypnotized with passion, yet focused still on so lofty an ambition. Not even your love for her would rival your love for world conquest, for which you assiduously strove.

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Date: 4/12/2017 4:53:00 PM
I love history since I could read. 7 and more for sure :)
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Date: 3/29/2017 5:55:00 AM
Another wonderful poem with such a clever ending. I wish children all over the world would learn history by reading poetry such as this.:) Amitiés
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Joseph C Ogbonna
Date: 3/30/2017 11:48:00 AM
Thank you so much Anne.

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