The American Bonapartes, an Updated History Guy Episode

The largely forgotten saga of the Bonapartes who came to America illustrates the pretensions and complexity of Napoleon’s attempts to create a lasting dynasty. This History Guy episode was originally produced in February 2018. The revised episode contains additional information about Joseph Bonaparte’s time in America. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As images of actual events are sometimes not available, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Facebook: Patreon: The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history: Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: Script by THG #bonaparte #thehistoryguy #ushistory