Napoleon Bonaparte - History is a set of lies agreed upon.

History is a set of lies agreed upon. - Napoleon Bonaparte

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History is a set of lies agreed upon.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Biography

Author Profession: Statesman

Nationality: French

Born: August 15, 1769

Died: May 5, 1821

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