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Napoleon
Napoleon restored confidence, imposed order and ensured
the gains of the French revolution. He was known to be a
legendary figure in French history. Napoleon rose though sheer
ambition, drive, and intelligence, to the epitome of
power.(Discover1) He conquered much of Europe, and created an
empire that will forever change the course of European history.
Although this did not happen overnight. Born in Corsica on
August 15, 1769. Napoleon grew up with a family of
radicals.(Discover1) Napoleon was the litter of eight healthy
children. At an early age, Napoleon Bonaparte read many books on
military campaigns, which he found to be amazing.(Discover1)
Napoleon left school on royal scholarship after graduating from
Ecole Militaire in Paris. Soon after he was chosen to be first
captain of the French army. In 1793 was chosen to Artillery
against Toulon. Napoleon was becoming recognized in France.
Ensuring that this military campaigns would be a gain for
the French, Napoleon waged war with Austria, Toulon, England,
and Egypt. Austria, Egypt, and Toulon felt the wrath of Napoleon
as he heads the French army to victory after victory. Napoleon
became a innovator. He never fought 2 battles using the same
methods.(History4) because of this, he won many battles in the
revolution.(History4) Also just his presence on the field of
battle was worth 500,000 men.(History4) French troops was sure
of victory if the “Little corporal,” was there.(History4)
Bonaparte soon become a French General and admired by most of
France.(Discover2)
Napoleon appeared unstoppable. He reached the rank of
general and led his army through battles with Austria, England,
and Russia. He Defeating the Great Powers of Europe one at a
time. He imposed French dominance from Atlantic to Russia.
Napoleon expanded French lands and power throughout Europe
After 14 battles under Napoleon, France could see a positive
outcome to bloodshed and warfare.(Discover4)
From the revolution France gained rich farm land, helped
economy, and paid and fed soldiers. Most of all they gained
their freedom from England.
Back at home the Directory Government of France was in a
downfall. France needed a new leader to impose order in France.
So graciously Napoleon stepped in as head of the military, and a
executive power in France. Soon enough common
people were more then happy to see a positive change, after ten
years of instability, war, and a economic downfall.
After a brief existence of a triumvante in France,
Napoleon became Napoleon I, emperor of France. It was Napoleon’s
obligation to write the new constitution on France,
and insure confidence in the common people of Europe.(Discover3)
So in front of a Council of Elders, Napoleon revised and
addressed the new French constitution. Which contains the
building blocks of the United States constitution.(Discover3)
From these laws came the Napoleonic laws. A set of laws
that would prove to be useful in imposing order in France. Not
only did these laws become useful in France in the 18th century,
these laws are used all over the world today.(Mar12)
Napoleonic laws strictly said that all censorship should
not be a factor in France. Not only censorship but individual
liberty, which is extremely important, freedom from arbitrary
arrest, divorces, and religious freedom was utilized. Leaving a
society in much better shape then was first in shambles before
the revolution.(History3) Also Napoleon was the first to start a
unemployment bureau. The laws left careers that was open to
everybody. New roads were set up. Replacing the roads that were
in rough, unreachable shape, which lasted a few hundred
years.(Mar14) Also Napoleon had a persecution code. A code in
which the criminal would have the same rights as the defense.
Which successfully left a balanced judicial system. All this
served as a base for all legal systems across the world.
He built a Imperial University, an administrative body, which
determined curricula, and oversaw examinations. Enjoyable on of
his finer qualities was his love for education.(Mar14
Looking back at the battles and bloodshed of Napoleon’s
many campaigns, many would say he was a extremely violent,
heartless killer.(History5) thousands and thousands of French
soldiers died under Napoleon’s command during the revolution. Was
these soldiers willing to die under such a ruthless emperor?
First of all where would the French be economically
without the revolution. Would their be new land or new crops in
which to grow on this land? Would the French government be as
strong as it is today with a Directory Government? Which the
government was falling in power at the time. Without the
bloodshed, their would be no constitution. People would have
limited rights in what they can and can not do, under the rule
of some other foreign country.
Napoleon lead soldiers that believed there was something
better out there then what they had. These thousands of soldiers
died for a cause and who better to lead them then the legendary
Napoleon Bonaparte. So would you call Napoleon a ruthless
warrior?
The fall of Napoleon Bonaparte begins with one of few
mistakes Napoleon made as an emperor. Napoleon came up with the
Continental System which boycotted all of England’s goods. Which
did not hurt England, because England made rivals with Russia
and Austria to take down Napoleon and his reign. Which England
was successful at doing, leaving Napoleon with only one choice,
he was forced to a remote island in the Atlantic.
Napoleon still fought for France. He came back into power
after picking up firm believers on his way to Paris, known as
the Hundred Days. Although Napoleon once again failed at an
attempt to rule France once again at the battle of Waterloo.
Napoleon was forced to surrender and died of stomach cancer on
May 5, 1821.
If succeeded Napoleon could have been the greatest man in
history.(Discover7) His name became legendary and still lives on
in France.(History5) He was not known to like amusements, and
could not take long vacations. He was dedicated to his work as a
emperor of France.(History5) He Introduced the Napoleonic laws,
a higher education, successful government, and freedom in
France. Through his hard work and dedication, Napoleon succeeded
in restoring confidence, imposing order and ensured the gains of
the French revolution.
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