How Did Napoleon Contribute To The French Revolution

A primary reason to embrace the speaker’s perspective on the positive contribution in which Napoleon manifested, relates to the fact that Napoleon was able to spread nationalistic ideas throughout all of France and Europe, based on his military ingenuity, and scintillating leadership. Napoleon was mindful about the nationalistic implications that would be created when he introduced nationalistic ideas that he developed during the French Revolution. One example of this is how Napoleon attempted to “liberate” the people from the Italian rule of monarchs. However in some cases, Napoleon unintentionally inspired nationalism through the other countries of Europe. These countries formed a coalition seven times to try and stop his expansion across
France only had 9,000 casualties whereas the Russians sustained a loss of 19,000 men.The fifth coalition occurred in 1809 when the British and Austrians attempted to throw Napoleon out of France. However these two countries were thwarted at the Battle of Wagram on July 5th-6th. This battle had the heaviest concentration of artillery fire yet, and resulted in the deaths of 34,000 French soldiers, and 40,000 Austrian soldiers. Napoleon had achieved a string of successes through his substantial military knowledge, and through his exemplary leadership abilities. Napoleon had transitioned into one of the most powerful men in Europe at the time, and despite being short his men no longer referred to him as “Puss in Boots.” Instead they adored their leader, and followed into any military battle that he became a part of. Unfortunately, in the six coalition Russia betrayed Napoleons trust, as the Russians needed to trade with Napoleons enemies to strengthen their economy. This prompted Napoleon to invade Russia, and with a win at Borondino on December 7, 1812. Russia had a spiritual connection with their homeland, and implemented the scorched-earth policy, in which they burned the entire area leading up to