How Napoleon Kidnapped a French Prince

In the spring of 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte, ruler of a fractured France, turned his gaze across the Rhine. Louis Antoine, Duke of Enghien, dwelled in exile in Baden—until French soldiers, under Talleyrand’s watch and Fouché’s whispers, struck in the dead of night. What began as a Royalist hunt on neutral ground unraveled into a deed darker than conspiracy alone could foretell. This is the story of power, exile, and a stain on Napoleon’s throne. The Enghien Affair. DISCLAIMER: The images, audio, and video used in the content on this channel are a combination of paid stock, attribution-required, royalty-free, public domain, or otherwise used in accordance with fair use guidelines. No copyright infringement is intended, and all rights remain with their respective owners.If you are the copyright owner or represent the copyright holder of any material featured in this video and have concerns about its use, please contact us to resolve the matter promptly. 0:00 Intro 0:45 Chapter I France & Conspiracy's 10:54 Duke of Enghien 13:41 Chapter II Kidnapping, Trial and Verdict 25.30 Chapter III The Aftermath