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Napoleon vs The Catholic Church: The Rivalry That Changed Europe

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The reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in Europe is often covered through the lens of the many wars fought during his reign. But Napoleon's reign also featured a critical rivalry between himself and the Catholic Church. The Church governed the religion of most French citizens, even after the Revolution, while Napoleon governed the country. This video features the complicated story of Napoleon, Pope Pius VII, and the broader Catholic Church, backdropped by the Napoleonic Wars. This rivalry would play a critical role in Napoleon's reign and arguably contributed to his ultimate downfall. Listen in for a lesson about one of the most important chapters of modern history! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PaxOfficial My other socials: Twitter -   / miohondafan   Telegram - https:/ …...more
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Napoleon vs The Catholic Church: The Rivalry That Changed Europe
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The reign of Napoleon Bonaparte in Europe is often covered through the lens of the many wars fought during his reign. But Napoleon's reign also featured a critical rivalry between himself and the Catholic Church. The Church governed the religion of most French citizens, even after the Revolution, while Napoleon governed the country. This video features the complicated story of Napoleon, Pope Pius VII, and the broader Catholic Church, backdropped by the Napoleonic Wars. This rivalry would play a critical role in Napoleon's reign and arguably contributed to his ultimate downfall. Listen in for a lesson about one of the most important chapters of modern history! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Support me here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/PaxOfficial My other socials: Twitter -   / miohondafan   Telegram - https://t.me/PaxTube Odysee - https://odysee.com/@PaxTube:6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:40 The Origins of Napoleon 7:23 Napoleon's Church Policy 9:48 Emperor vs Pope 18:25 France Invades the Papal States 22:29 Napoleon's Downfall 26:52 Napoleon Reconciles With The Church 28:37 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Citations: Napoleon I: The Catholic Encyclopedia by Georges Goyau The Cambridge History of the Napoleonic Wars Napoleon I - Encyclopedia Britannica Napoleon and the Pope: From Concordat to the Excommunication https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-o...

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