Napoleon on Istanbul

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Attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1916, the assertion that control of Constantinople ensures global dominance reflects a long-held strategic view on the city's importance.
“Whoever possesses Constantinople ought to rule the world.”
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Napoleon Bonaparte's famous assertion about Istanbul, envisioning it as the world's capital if Earth were unified, highlights the city's enduring strategic and cultural significance.
“If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.”
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