The ideals and values of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment were rooted from the desire to eliminate absolute dominance‚ secure the rights of all men‚ and build a steady government. Napoleon Bonaparte‚ a French military leader and Emperor‚ endeavored to maintain these political ideologies‚ however‚ he was degenerate in his method for achieving them. He was egotistic and extremely narrow-minded; he was a power-hungry man that used manipulation to enforce his own self-interested ideas. This
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The Battle of Waterloo was held in Belgium in June 18‚ 1815‚ which it marked the last defeat for the French military leader and emperor Napoleon. Napoleon took over most of Europe in the beginning of the 19th century. Napoleon would eventually rise up in the ranks of the French army in 1789 during the French Revolution ‚ seized control of the French government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804. Through a series of wars‚ he expanded his empire across western and central Europe. However‚ a disastrous
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Bonaparte instituted lasting reforms that mark the transition from absolute government to the modern state. One of Napoleon’s greatest contributions was the codification of French law and especially the great Civil Code that replaced the 360 local codes of the Ancient Regime. It was a combination of the egalitarianism of the Revolution and the authoritarianism of Napoleon. The code forbade privileges based on birth‚ allowed freedom of religion‚ and specified that government jobs go to the most qualified
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In the 1800’s‚ multiple countries and territories came together as one Empire in France‚ eventually becoming the French Empire. At this time Napoleon was in charge. Napoleon showed good leadership and respect for his troops and people. For example‚ after the Battle of Austerlitz in 1805‚ Napoleon proclaimed his pride for his troops‚ saying how he was pleased by what they showed on the battlefield at Austerlitz. He stated “In less than four hours‚ an army of 100‚000 men‚ commanded by the emperors
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Napoleon Bonaparte was very important to French history‚ and left a very large and lasting effect . His date of birth was August 15‚ 1769. He was born in Ajaccio‚ on the island of Corsica. Growing up‚ Napoleon was not wealthy. Napoleon went to school in mainland France‚ where he learned to read‚ write‚ and speak French. In the year 1785‚ Napoleon graduated from a French military academy. Napoleon soon became a lieutenant to an artillery regiment in the French army. He was then promoted to the rank
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On a warm August night in 1769‚ a baby with the name of Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the small island of Corsica. Although he was born into nobility‚ his family was in fact poor. Regardless of this financial situation‚ from an early age Napoleon was made to feel special‚ particularly by his mother. In addition to these feelings of uniqueness‚ he was charismatic‚ which was common for boys living in Corsica. When Bonaparte was 10‚ he went to a prestigious military school. However‚ while attending
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Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)‚ born in Corsica and into wealth‚ had developed the early ideals of creating unity‚ ending civil strife‚ and increasing power. At a young age‚ Napoleon was well educated in military schools and academies; he became an artillery lieutenant in 1785‚ and because of his wealth and knowledge even after leaving his position in the French artillery‚ he was still being promoted and eventually took control of the French army in 1796‚ leading early victories in 1796-97‚ one of
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Louis-Napoleon or more formally known as Lous-Napoleon Bonaparte was the first president of the French Second Republic as well as the emporer of the Second French Empire when he was known as Napoleon III. Napoleon throughout his reign in France went from being a well respected commander and president to being someone constantly disrespected and undermined. He was treated based on the actions he took while under power. He went from making all the right moves to move into power to making mistake after
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Napoleon Bonaparte rose to supreme power in such a way that had not been seen since the ancient Caesars. Napoleon was able to conquer an empire that extended throughout almost all of Europe and subsequently‚ was able to rule over more than 70 million people. With an experienced military background Napoleon was ambitious‚ power hungry and determined to seize power. Napoleon Bonaparte’s extensive military capabilities aside‚ there were many historical events that took place unleashing ideas and opportunities
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The Great Conqueror‚ Napoleon Bonaparte Alexander Tat History 4B Professor Swanson April 09‚ 2015 When I ask you who the greatest conquerors in history‚ who do you think about? Is it Alexander the Great? Alternatively‚ is it the infamous Adolf Hitler? How about Napoleon Bonaparte? Who are these people? They were all very influential in their lifetime‚ but how did Napoleon stand out from the rest? We sometimes wonder what made this man a great conqueror. All great leaders have different
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