The Rise of Napoleon's Empire and the Haitian Revolution

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This educational video provides a comprehensive overview of Napoleon Bonaparte's imperial ambitions, contrasting his expansion in Europe with his failures in the Caribbean. It explores the complexities of empire-building, highlighting the tension between Enlightenment ideals and the realities of colonial slavery. The narrative focuses significantly on the Haitian Revolution, detailing how Toussaint L'Ouverture led a successful slave revolt in Saint-Domingue, forcing Napoleon to abandon his North American ambitions and sell the Louisiana Territory.