The Myth Of The Napoleon Complex #napoleon #history #shorts

Embark on a journey to debunk one of history's most enduring myths: the Napoleon Complex. This enlightening video explores the origins and perpetuation of the belief that Napoleon Bonaparte's aggressive ambitions were driven by his short stature. Discover how a simple misunderstanding of French inches versus British inches led to the widespread misconception of Napoleon being significantly shorter than average. Delve into historical records that reveal Napoleon's actual height to be around 5 feet 7 inches, quite typical for a man of his era. This video not only demystifies the Napoleon Complex but also sheds light on how myths can overshadow historical facts, influencing our perception of one of the most iconic figures in history

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Napoleon Bonaparte's height was often stated as 5 feet 2 inches in French measurements. However, this figure is based on the French foot, which was longer than the British foot. In reality, Napoleon's height was about 5 feet 7 inches when converted to British or international units.

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I thought he wasn't tall but 5'7 is tall for those times