The English Napoleon

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Azzurri

June 12, 2012, 10:47:23 AM
Boy, oh boy, how I wish I were able to read the contents of that letter...

http://now.msn.com/now/0610-napoleon-homework.aspx

Centurion40

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June 12, 2012, 10:57:18 AM
Huh.  I never knew that Nappy spoke/wrote English.

He's an interesting cat.
Any time is a good time for pie.

Azzurri

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June 12, 2012, 11:03:50 AM Last Edit: June 12, 2012, 11:06:18 AM by Azzurri
Pure speculation, but considering the only way to effectively communicate during that period of time over long distances was by letter or dispatch (and to a lesser extent, telegraph).

As such, I would think that he wrote and spoke a smattering of many languages...to what degree, I haven't the slightest but, at least, we have some better indication in this fascinating (although illegible) letter from him...

besilarius

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June 12, 2012, 09:58:24 PM
Either defeat made his penmanship better, or someone helped.
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Azzurri

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June 13, 2012, 10:44:37 AM
Oh, I would imagine there were a few victories along the way...
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