Napoleon: the end of a dictator

United States, 1970

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Explores the causes of the downfall of Napoleon, including the weariness caused by war, tyranny in France and the new nationalism throughout Europe.

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Credits

producer/director

Victor Vicas

production company

International Film Associates

Learning Corporation of America

Duration

00:26:20:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

007437

Language

English

Subject categories

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Dictators

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science

History → Dictators

History → France - History - 18th century

History → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

People → Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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