The Legend’s Legacy
While you might better recognize Napoleon for being one of the most ruthlessly successful military leaders in European history, he also did more for France (and Europe in general) than most of his contemporaries at large. This included the construction of the Canal Saint-Martin, which commenced in 1802. Napoleon wished for Parisians to have access to fresh water and to no longer need to suffer the awful effects of water-borne diseases. He was also certain that the canal would serve Paris for hundreds of years to come.
The Legends Legacy
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