Weekly Theme and Historical Context The title of this week’s lesson comes from an excerpt of the memoirs written by Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourienne, who was Napoleon’s private secretary. During his exile on St. Helena, Napoleon was asked about his greatest battles. He refused to rank them, saying “Mine cannot be judged of separately; they formed a portion of extensive plans. They must therefore be estimated by their consequences.” Overview: This week we consider the foreign policy of Napoleon Bonaparte and his military campaigns, including his aborted invasion of Britain, his catastrophic attempt to conquer Russia, and his final defeat at Waterloo. I need a 500 word response for each of the 2 questions below. Citing the books listed below. I have attached PDF’s of the reading, so you can easily cite the material. 1. Consider Napoleon as a head of state. What were his strategic goals in foreign policy, particularly related to the Continental System? (500 Word) 2. How does the Esdaile article challenge the traditional historiography regarding Napoleon’s aims? Do you agree or disagree with the article? Explain your answer. (500 word) Black, J. (2013). From Louis XIV to Napoleon: The Fate of a Great Power . London: Routledge. (Library link) Read Chapter 7, “The foreign power of Napoleon, 1799-1815.” Pages 178-196. Esdaile, C.J. (2008,July). De-Constructing the French Wars: Napoleon as Anti-Strategist. Journal of Strategic Studies. (Library link)