The BBC News website (UK) reports on the debate currently taking place in France regarding the location of the site of the Battle of Alesia, an historic event in French history. One of the key figures in this debate is Napoleon III, whose interest in antiquity led to his declaring Alise-Sainte-Reine as the official site of the battle. You can find out more about Napoleon III and his interest for the ancient history of France in our newsletters, and in particular n°s 558, 589 and 618.
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