This Is Why Napoleon Always Hid His Right Hand

Propaganda?

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People soon realized that his hand is missing from every single one of his portraits. Even after his death, artists continued to depict him in this way. But what is the reason behind this?

Many believe that his small stature has been exaggerated by enemies in an attempt to ridicule him. This has made people wonder if his missing hand could also be because of propaganda.

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