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21 July 1798 Battle of the Pyramids where Napoleonic forces defeat the Ottomans and Mamluks near Cairo in what was a decisive victory with minimal losses for Napoleon. (Painting by François-Watteau)

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2019-07-21

Napoleonic french grenadier of the 85th regiment of the line.

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2019-06-27

I guess Napoleonic era goblins are my thing now.

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2019-06-22

For almost five years 1807-1812, Russia was allied to Napoleon & an enemy of Britain. But the Royal Navy was aggressively active in the Baltic against Russian forces, no ship more daring than HMS Implacable. Click: https://t.co/iZYJl6PeqX

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2019-05-26

I have to give a lecture on the Napoleonic Wars tomorrow, so naturally I was reminded of this gem: using the memory of Elizabeth and the Armada to threaten Napoleon. He’s so scared, his hat flies of his head!

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2019-05-07

A bit of a play around today. 💂‍♂️

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2019-05-06

Sanité Bélair, who served as a lieutenant under Haitian rebel general Toussaint Louverture, making her one of the only female military officers of the Napoleonic era. This portrait of her appears on the Haitian 10 gourde banknote.

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2019-04-16

Influence of the Napoleonic Wars and Violence on English Society in the Regency Period https://t.co/Cor7twRflU via

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2019-01-17

"Rarely does an author execute alternate historical fiction with such polish, pacing, and a profound knowledge of the real history. This book is such a gem, and I eagerly await the sequel!" https://t.co/6LFaFdLnzp

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2019-01-09

A little something I did for somebody today: 'Eylau Charge!'

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2019-01-06

Pig Pile! by Fabio Napoleoni. visit us in store or online at https://t.co/AsvPg0Zypo

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2018-12-13

Attributed to prominent British maritime painter of the Napoleonic Wars 'Study of a Frigate in Three Positions' is to be offered in our 14 Nov Five Centuries: Furniture, Paintings & Works of Art from 1600 auction in Learn more: https://t.co/ioP5d2GrjE

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2018-11-05

Goya’s 3rd May 1808: commemorating the Spanish uprising against Napoleonic occupation. What I did not realize until I was standing in front of it in the Prado is how massive it is! 268 cm × 347 cm Truly monumental also in the boldness of its brushstrokes.

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2018-10-31

"This is the first time I have been tempted by alternate history about a person from the past with whom I am fascinated and about whom I have read a great deal. I ... was very quickly captivated and delighted" https://t.co/Nfd2aNLDJz

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2018-10-29

1805 was successful in defeating the Franco-Spanish Fleet at the Battle of which confirmed British superiority of the seas but was not decisive in the Napoleonic wars. Admiral Nelson was fatally wounded at 1330 and died by 1630.

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2018-10-21

Naval-fiction author Alaric Bond reflects on the challenges of introducing real-life personalities in his writing, especially the extravagant and actual Royal Navy maverick Home Riggs Popham. Click: https://t.co/cQprdofHME

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2018-09-26

NEW RELEASE! Officier d'Artillerie de la Garde Impériale à Cheval available in CE18-F02 1:18 SCALE 90MM and CE30-F02 1:3054MM Ultrarealistic Figure!

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2018-08-31