In order to investigate the claim that Napoleon betrayed the revolution ’‚ it has to be determined what is the French revolution? And what are the revolutionary ideals that Napoleon allegedly betrayed? If Napoleon betrayed the Revolution then he betrayed the ideals of Liberty‚ equality and fraternity. However if Napoleon did not betray the revolution‚ he consolidated the revolutionary ideals. The only way of determining whether Napoleon consolidated or betrayed the revolution is to explore his actions
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Aïsha Atherly November 2006 European History _How far did Napoleon Bonaparte maintain the revolutionary ideals of liberty and equality in France?_ Prior to the French Revolution‚ the system of government was based on Absolute Monarchy which meant that the monarch claimed total authority of the state. They were answerable to no one and their word was law. At that time‚ the social structure in France was in need of desperate reform. It was divided into three estates; the clergy‚ nobles and peasants
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Napoleon Bonaparte or should I say the "Son of the Revolution"‚ I believe was both a preserver and a destroyer of the French Revolution. In fact‚ "In a sense‚ Napoleon brought the revolution to an end in 1799‚ but he was also a child of the revolution" (Spielvogel 544‚ 1). Napoleon had helped the French people and the French government in various ways; nevertheless‚ Napoleon thought that constantly the people owed him. I think that this is how he acted like a child. Napoleon became commander of
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Napoleon Bonaparte “The human race is governed by its imagination.”(Napoleon Bonaparte)is This quote by Napoleon shows how he believed that government should be made by the voice of the people. Napoleon Bonaparte was a great leader of war for France‚ and ruled as a democratic reformer. Ever since he was a kid‚ Napoleon had great leadership skills‚ and a love for the military. He was an excellent student‚ and he studied the tactics of previous rulers. Napoleon led many great battles and won most
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Sahagun 1 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte: A Military Genius Carlos Sahagun Cordova High School Franklin Per. 3 January 31‚ 2013 Sahagun 2 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte I chose Napoleon Bonaparte because he is one of the greatest military leaders that has ever lived. As a child‚ Napoleon excelled in military school and was always ahead of the game. At an early age of 10‚ Napoleon was accepted into the French Military School of Aristocrats. From there on he came
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Napoleon Bonaparte Dan Darouvar 1/9/97 History 10 Paper Napolen Bonaparte was born in 1769 and died in 1821. Napoleon was a military genius for the loyalty of his troops‚ and for his spectacular victories. The many change of the government in France‚ against the background of war‚ made possible the rise of a military dictator. Since childhood‚ Napoleon was taught stratagies and tactics to help him succeed through battles. At the age of fifteen‚ he entered
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Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte was a military and political leader of France who made significant mistakes leading him to his downfall. Napoleon was a man obsessed with power and wealth. He was well known for his genius abilities of leading a full army‚ and winning impossible battles. Napoleon felt confident and believed he was more powerful than ever. But every single one of his accomplishments led him to wanting more‚ which is when everything began to go wrong. He made choices that were
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Napoleon Bonaparte was an excellent leader whose command of his soldiers is legendary. His early schooling at a French military academy taught him strategies to become a brilliant military leader. Many of Napoleon’s positive childhood habits persisted throughout his life. On the other hand‚ some of the destructive characteristics continued through his ruling and ultimately led to his downfall. At the age of nine‚ Napoleon’s parents sent him to a French military academy. As a Corsican‚ Napoleon
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Napoleon Bonaparte 1769-1821 Napoleon Bonaparte was a great man and a great leader‚ who made many accomplishments. He was born on the island of Corsica and he always had a real sense of importance; he was full of pride and honor. He received a scholarship to a millitary school at the age of nine. He became a millitary officer at the age of sixteen and a general at the age of twenty-four. He was also recognized as a genius. In 1795‚ Napoleon drove out rebellious royalists out of france and was
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can make a quick decision based on his/ her judgements and jump to action. A national emergency could be a war‚ a natural disaster‚ a shortage of essential goods‚ an economic deficit‚ or any other major even impacting the nation as a whole. Napoleon Bonaparte is an example of a fast acting dictator. He showed strength‚ ingenuity on the battlefield‚ and the ability to think quickly while making beneficial decisions. Upon his escape from exile he
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