I have compiled a set of notes for Napoleon on St Helena. This list comprises historical figures, subjects and events that I found useful in developing my understanding of The Atlantic World of Napoleon Bonaparte.
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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter J.
Johnathans
Was a derogatory word used by the British to describe Americans duding and after the American Revolution. It was a term meant to suggest a boor, braggart, ruffian, hick or trickster. It was first used in New England to describe Puritans and pitted Jonathan against John Bull; the old world: pompous, imperious and stiff against the new world: up-start, crude and plain-spoken.
