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Okay, it's now time to strap into the time machine and set off towards the next stop and my love letter to the world.

Recorder, microphone, action.

Greatly inspired and shaped by the American Revolution, a new republic is born.

A milestone of ruthless political manoeuvring and infighting sees the rise of an emperor, a military mastermind who forms a formidable fighting force.

Dominant on the land, he's determined also to rule the waves, but an implacable opponent stands in his way.

A naval genius determined to secure the freedom of the seas and the European dance of death begins. Morning, Neil. Last week we stood side by side with you on the

Parisian barricades as hope, freedom and terrors swirled around us.

Where are we this week?

Hello Paul.

Well, this week we're staying in France.

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