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How is David's Napoleon Crossing the Saint-Bernard historically inaccurate?
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The painting depicts Napoleon making a bold statement of crossing the Alps in inclement weather. The facts of the crossing are that the weather was fine the day of the crossing and Napoleon did not lead the troops across; he was taken across with the help of guides.
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Why is Jacques Louis David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps significant to history?
Since this is how the French people saw Napoleon. Although we can say that the painting is inaccurate, most history books use this to portray and see how the French people actually saw Napoleon. :)
What was Napoleon Bonaparte biggest mistake historically?
Imprisoning the pope.
How does david glorify napoleon in the painting napoleon crossing at the saint -bernard Pass?
showing Napoleon on a horse instead of a donkey
How does david glorify napoleon in the painting napoleon crossing at the saint bernard pass?
showing Napoleon on a horse instead of a donkey
Who painted Napoleon crossing the Saint Bernard?
Jacques-Louis David
When can you catch a napoleon fish in Animal Crossing City Folk?
July-August All Day in the Ocean
Animal Crossing Napoleon fish?
The napoleon fish on animal crossing is found in the ocean in the summer. It's about 80 inches and it's worth 10,000 dollars! It's rare so you won't always find it. It's a bluish green color and there's a big hump on it's forehead.
How are Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte related?
historically they are not the same why you ask? because Hitler wanted to take over Europe while Napoleon wanted a unified Europe (want Europe is today) no one said yes so he decided that he would have to take over Europe
Which battle did Napoleon lead his army across the bridge?
The Battle of the Bridge of Arcole plays highly in the early mystique of Napoleon. If he served at that site remains debated as does any actual bridge crossing. It is a part of the lore of Napoleon that gained him heroic status. A bridgehead was established although the duration that it existed is also subject to question.
What does boxers end represent?
Nothing historically as far as I know, but I think it just represents the tyranny and cruelty of Napoleon, and how he can betray even his most loyal followers, and that no one is safe in tyranny.
What is Napoleon Bonapartes horses name?
Napoleon's horse at Waterloo was named Marengo, after the Battle of Marengo. It was the same horse that carried the Emperor at Austerliz, Jena and Wagram.
What relationship did Louis-Napoleon have to Napoleon Bonaparte?
Louis-Napoleon, known later as Napoleon III, was Napoleon's Nephew.
