Napoleon's Conquests

Throughout history, events have been influenced by people going through their daily lives. Though such actions may seem trivial, some have the power to significantly change history.
Examples of how this occurs are commonplace. When Napoleon put down a Paris rebellion by force in the weak French Republic, he set the stage for his seizure of power a few years later, establishing his dominance over the government with military force. Napoleon would ultimately singlehandedly transform the European balance of power and usher in a host of new military tactics. In his conquests, he spread the ideals of nationalism and liberalism, among others. In doing so, Europe would be forever changed as these ideas left their mark on those they touched. Great