Michael Broers is a British historian specializing in Napoleonic Europe. A professor at the University of Oxford, he has authored several acclaimed works on Napoleon, including Napoleon: The Decline and Fall of an Empire, 1811–1821.

In this interview clip, we discuss what lessons future politicians can learn from Napoleon Bonaparte. Despite being one of history’s greatest leaders, his downfall offers important warnings for those in power today.

Napoleon’s relentless ambition led him to stretch his empire too far, ultimately making it unsustainable. His rigid approach to diplomacy and refusal to compromise created unnecessary conflicts, turning potential allies into enemies. A more measured approach might have allowed him to maintain his rule and secure lasting stability.

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