In the 19th century, the figure of Napoleon gives rise to both black and gold legends, while heroes from the past, like Joan of Arc, Vercingetorix or Roland, are called upon to embody national history and offer future citizens patriotic models.
In the 19th century, the figure of Napoleon gives rise to both black and gold legends, while heroes from the past, like Joan of Arc, Vercingetorix or Roland, are called upon to embody national history and offer future citizens patriotic models.