So Corsicans were considered to be the most war-like peoples of the Mediterranean. The were often embroiled in blood feuds, acting out their vendettas against each other. They were relatively easy to invade and overcome, but fierce as little dogs.
Boswell was a great admirer of Corsicans for some reason. He reported observing that they had no field surgeons. He asked the corsicans what they did when they were wounded.
“We die,” they replied.
From them came Napoleon. The name itself was worthy of taunts from the French children. And yet he staged the most magnificent snowball fights in history. He built fortifications for both sides and pitched battles through the winter.
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