Episode 1
Episode 1
From lowly Corsican Army officer to first consul of France, this episode charts the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to leader of the French nation in the late 1790s.
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Napoleon
20151 season7.0 / 10
Historian Andrew Roberts journeys through the history and geography of Europe to bring the story of Napoleon vividly to life as he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader himself.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Napoleon premiered June 10, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Historian Andrew Roberts journeys through the history and geography of Europe to bring the story of Napoleon vividly to life as he retraces the footsteps of the legendary leader himself.
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Episode 2
Episode 2
This edition charts the transformation of a political leader of the French to emperor and global statesman. Presented by British historian Andrew Roberts.
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Episode 3
Episode 3
Andrew Roberts charts the fall of Napoleon, a defining moment in global history. Grave military misjudgements led to his defeat at Waterloo and exile to the island of St Helena.
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Andrew Roberts