Although Napoleon Bonaparte was an important leader in the history of France, he seemed to disappoint his citizens in the bigger picture. Bringing multiple reforms to the devastated after the revolution country, Bonaparte was counted on to be the savior of the nation, however, who would have know what his reign would lead to. Soon after the beginning of his coronation, France faced many wars with the surrounding European countries and Napoleon's performance during battles gained him the love of his people. Napoleon's skills in warfare were impressive so prospering the new reforms and supporting the people got pushed back. While the country’s economic situation needed urgent action, Napoleon chose to participate in excessively expensive wars …show more content…
His establishment of the Bank of France meant to provide men more opportunities and financial freedom. The country's debt, on the other hand, was restricting the French citizen from earning any dough. There are many other examples of Napoleon’s inventions that had no place in France at that time. Instead of solving major economic and political struggles, Napoleon chose to expand the country's borders. Using up most of the already modest budget, Napoleon continues to fight with other European countries. His successes overshadowed the minor failures that he had up until the Russian Invasion. France was not in it’s best shape in 1812 and the miserable defeat angered the people more than it was expected. In fact, the people were so disgraced, they exiled their own emperor. Upon Napoleon's return, it was expected from him to re establish his undefeatable authority, instead the French army returned with another devastating collapse. Napoleon’s hopes were destroyed when he returned to Paris. “My glory is not to have won 40 battles... Waterloo will erase the memory of so many victories…,” said Napoleon to the reaction of the French people in
Napoleon Bonaparte was historically not only the powerful invader but also the ambitious king. Napoleon made various works that effected France and the other country significantly, conquering almost of countries in Europe. Almost people in France praised Napoleon when he won in any war or any invasion. From successful occupation, people started to consider Napoleon as a god of the war and large numbers of people followed his order. Napoleon seems as the greatest emperor in the world. However, Napoleon was only concerned on his greed and ambition, which made questionable political decision and poor military decisions, changing him as an outcast. Having the highest spot in Europe, Napoleon changed to be arrogant and be rude himself. He was
By conquering most of continental Europe and causing mass devastation, the rest of independent Europe joined to bring about Napoleon’s defeat. And Napoleon’s dream of a united Europe would be unfeasible under the Congress of Vienna which divided Europe back into its separate entities. The aftermath of the Napoleonic Era left France weakened and strengthened other powers. France lost 1.4 million to Napoleon’s wars, it was cut back to its 1792 borders, and made to pay a reparation of 700 million Francs (Ellis 108-109). Napoleon lost territories around the world to Britain, and sold its largest overseas possession, Louisiana, to the Americans (“Napoleon’s impact”), making the United States into a continental power (Klepp). Britain was without a rival for a century, and reigned as the world’s superpower, an era of Pax Britannica. By abolishing the Holy Roman Empire, uniting German lands, and leaving behind effective institutions, Napoleon made the Germans an even more powerful foe (Ellis
Napoleons’ rise to emperor in France was indisputable mostly because of his overthrow of the Directory. His success’s as commander of the French army in Italy, only led to his aspiring status change to “Emperor” of France after overthrowing the Directory in November of 1799. His undying ambition for expansion of the empire he was creating however would be his undoing. Napoleons rule as emperor of France was quit spectacular actually and many admired and adored him as ruler. His ways were very appealing, and as a speaker he was very persuasive and admired by most of his people until his later years in his fall and demise. However, Napoleon did not seriously adhere to the ideals of the French Revolution, he did that of the Enlightenment but his undying ambition and character as “Emperor” undermined the true need of the French Revolution.
During the Napoleonic Era, from 1799 to 1815, France became a military power gaining and controlling land throughout Europe. While some historians believe Napoleon Bonaparte was a ruthless dictator, his military accomplishments far outweigh any atrocities he committed. He helped France gain stability after the French Revolution and he also abolished the Feudal contract. Napoleon was a brilliant strategist using military tactics to cause fear and to defeat whatever enemies stood in his way. Throughout his rule, Napoleon continually gained ground, and by the end of his reign, his empire encompassed all of Spain, Italy, and a small portion of land by Russia and Austria. (see map) He is one of
Napoleon's knack for military strategy was first exhibited during his Italian campaigns against the Austrians. France needed Napoleon’s assistance due to its state of political unrest, financial disaster, and its involvement in war with Europe; in turn, Napoleon declared himself France’s rescuer. In 1799, Napoleon landed
A great leader shares his followers’ pain and can connect with everyone. On the battlefield Napoleon worked as hard as all the other soldiers, reloading cannons and doing other jobs that were beneath him, that he could have just assigned to someone else. This made the soldiers love and trust him even more and feel more loyalty towards him. Any leader can dictate orders and send armies out to war, but a great leader stands and fights with his army. Back in France, Napoleon did many things for the people. He rebuilt the city of Paris from its post-revolution shambolic state to a beautiful city with parks and boulevards and even a sewer system (History.com). He created a central banking system by giving complete control of the issuing of notes (money) to the new central bank, the Banque de France which he had created on January 18, 1800, and backing it firmly with gold and silver. This helped to stabilize France’s drowning economy. Napoleon also designed a system of higher education called Lycées, which were secondary schools meant to train the future leaders of France (Lycée). He supported science and the arts and he tried to improve France’s relationship with the Pope after they had begun de-Christianization during the revolution. Napoleon really tried to make the people happy, to prevent them from rising against him and they never did. This indicates that he was a successful
Impressed by his feats the five main military leaders asked Napoleon to invade England, instead he offered a plan to invade Egypt. After he got the okay to do so Napoleon took over the Egyptian army and its main leaders (www.history.com, www.thefreesource.com). In 1799 Napoleon overthrew the French Directory in an attempt to gain more power. After the defeat he was the leading political figure to most historians (www.history.com). As leader Napoleon improved not only the military of France but also the economy and other parts of the French empire. He helped reform the banks and education system as well as improving the arts and sciences. But his biggest contribution was the Napoleonic code, which was a big part of the legal system in France.(www.history.com, www.thefreesource.com, www.bbc.co.uk). In 1804 Napoleon declared himself emperor of France, which was meant he was the sole leader of this great empire (www.history.com). Napoleon won many battles and his reign stretched from the edge of the border of Spain to Italy and also some parts in Austria and Egypt. It was a strong and powerful empire at the time. The start of Napoleon’s downfall began when Russia broke agreements with France. So Napoleon brought about 600,000 troops into Russia to attack but the Russians were prepared and had the perfect strategy to defeat the French army. The Russians would retreat and keep the French marching
A successful leader is one that …blah…blah.... Napoleon suits into this category of a leader, therefore defining to be successful at his Domestic Policies. A person said “God made Bonaparte, and then He rested”, referring to the brilliant initial four years of Napoleon’s rule as the First Consul. His French internal achievements and reforms earned him adoration and respect from the French. Not his battles, but his renovations made him most successful inside his home country.
In the late 1700’s France was corrupt and economically unstable. It also was in a time of complete chaos and people were killed everyday because they were not revolutionary enough. During this time France was in desperate need of someone who could take control and lead them into the right direction. In 1795, Napoleon Bonaparte was a general in the war and became a hero for many years to come. Napoleon Bonaparte was a military genius and was able to restore and stabilize France because of this he was a hero.
Despite of having controversial evaluations and countless conspiracy theory formed around him, Napoleon’s rise to power and falls from throne should be considered natural to the French Society and a necessity to end the craziness and chaoticness of French Revolution, as its human nature to incline to the lost pass. In general, Napoleon Bonaparte’ good deeds as being a concrete leader and strategic policy make outweigh his drawback to the progression of French Society as in this case the French Revolution by crowning himself as king.
Napoleon Bonaparte was an undeniably strong leader of France, however he was not truthful to his inferiors who gave him his power. Napoleon believed he was the master of France and that he had complete power of the country. He looked down upon his peers and the other citizens of France. Bonaparte gained his popularity by standing with the common people during the revolutionary period of France but did not continue with the views he expressed during this period when he became Emperor. Napoleon Bonaparte had many views and beliefs that made him an absolute dictator of France including, making every decision himself, being above everyone in the class systems, and manipulating the citizens of France.
Napoleon is certainly someone who will be remembered throughout history. Some of his triumphs are rivaled by none. He has left a legacy that many will look up to and learn from. Napoleon had an incredible rise to power and many military as well as political successes however, in the end it looks as if he was ultimately defeated.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and eventual political leader in France who was able to seize power during the end of the French Revolution of the late 1790's and early 1800's. Napoleon was the leader of France from 1804 to 1815 and mostly remembered as a leader in a cycle of European battles. He institutionalized the changes brought about by the French Revolution and sought to spread them throughout Europe. It has been long debated the factors that allowed Napoleon to seize power and eventually crown himself emperor. Such factors that have been considered have been Napoleon's personality, his military exploits, the failings of the Directory, support of the people and army and even sheer luck.
When Bonaparte became ruler he fixed France up a bit, he restored the order of France. Napoleon made a working tax collection method along with a working bank. Just like creating thing he also made sure to get rid of the corrupted things that were bring France down. To make things even better, “ let's say he got a
Napoleon Bonaparte I was the emperor of France in 1799. He conquered many lands in Europe while he was the king to expand the French empire. Those are called The Napoleonic Wars. Some of the countries that he conquered are Italy, Holland, and Spain. France was one of the biggest kingdoms at that time. But he lost his throne after 10 years because he made a lot of enemies from these wars. A party was initiated by LouisXVI against Napoleon Bonaparte and defeated him after three years. However, LouisXVI did not do well in ruling the empire. He collapsed the nation’s finance and led it to bankruptcy. When Napoleon saw his empire starting to vanish, he returned and began a revolution. The people supported him because the current king was destroying their country. So he won in the revolution and crowned as a king again. After that he immediately got into war