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Napoleon could indisputably have conquered Alexander; our Indian army would not think much of the Retreat of the Ten Thousand.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot asserts that Napoleon's military capabilities would surpass those of historical figures like Alexander, illustrating the evolution of military strength.
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