Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader who conquered most of Europe in the early nineteenth century. After a coup in 1799 he crowned himself emperor in 1804. He abdicated the throne after the French attempted to invade Russia in 1812 and exiled, but he returned to power a few years alter only to resign once again after a crushing defeat at the battle of Waterloo and exiled to the island of Saint Helena and died at age 51. Bonaparte was known as an astute, ambitious, and extremely skilled military strategist as he waged war and expanded his empire. In behavioral Theory, as a militaristic leader Bonaparte would be considered a team manager. An example would be in the way he would give a series of complex commands but allowed his …show more content…
Referencing situational theory, Bonaparte was excellent at reading his soldiers and the people as both a military leader and a politician. He knew what to say and to whom to say it, to accomplish his tasks: “A leader is a dealer in hope.”. He developed enough of a relationship with his subordinates to identify and adapt what methods of leadership he needed to be successful, whether that was a ruthless dictator, the seen leader, or the strategist. Furthermore, Bonaparte displays many characteristics of an adaptive leadership style. Bonaparte displayed confidence in himself and his leadership as both a military commander and a politician through charisma and displays of riding on the front lines with his army as he led. Resiliency is displayed in the act of his exile, which he returned from and retook his power. Openness and curiosity is present in the way he continued to read and study about the places he moved in to conquer, including militaristic strategies and tactics. He shows his drive through the sweeping overthrow of the monarchy and European territories. Bonaparte was an advent risk taker, the actions of a coup and crowning himself King are just two of many examples. He was a proactive Lieutenant, which lead him to climbing the ranks quickly, and always planned for every contingency and problem that could go wrong during a campaign, no matter how small or insignificant it seemed
Napoleon Bonaparte was an absolute dictator of France and he shows this by making every decision himself, thinking of himself as better than
Although it seems as Bonaparte only battles, he does not. Yes, he has been raised like this since he was young. However, he wants stability, peace, and to help everywhere. He began with organizations like banks, education, science, art, and even relations. Napoleon, even as a cruel general, wanted to support and help his community and people before him. As a leader to his military, he wanted to be a leader to his people. By helping his people, he helped better himself in many areas.
Many years later, in a galaxy far far away, on the date of August 15, 1769 another war hero and emperor was born, Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon reigned over the French from May 18, 1804 to April 11, 1814 and ruled Italy over the years from March 17, 1805 to April 11, 1814. Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, set up Napoleonic Code; it was a major influence in civil law jurisdictions. Napoleon is best recognized for his role in the wars against France, known as the Napoleonic Wars. His success in these multiple battles led Napoleon to be known as one of the best military leaders of all time. His strategies and campaigns are studied at military schools around the world.
Napoleon was born in Corsica, Italy and was entered directly into the Military, at age ten. Napoleon's leadership, and role as emperor, was heavily based around the fact that all of his childhood was being trained in the military! Some people view this in a negative light (seeing other people just as a target, and appreciating human life.) Some people on the other hand, view this in a positive light (Being a good instructor, and knowing how to make the right moves with politics.) During the French revolution the citizens of France tried to create a republic, and when they failed continuously, Napoleon Bonaparte stepped up and became a strong leader in France. In 1799, the government started to grow more and more corrupt, and that's when Napoleon came into play. Napoleon was an
Napoleon Bonaparte, an influential leader of France, was a man of many facets. On one the one hand, Napoleon was a strong leader who created durable institutions and strengthened France, but on the other, there is a more pitiful view of Napoleon. The view of Napoleon was initially very positive: he viewed himself as a protector of the people, and the people saw this too; however, over time, this image was greatly worsened, due to military hardship.
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.
Napoleon was involved in a war, in which he was a leader. He was involved in with was against the French and Austrian troops. During this war the French army had won and they also won victories in the war with European monarchies. Napoleon was a French emperor from 1804 until 1814 and he was also emperor in 1815. During Napoleons life he had a few quotes one of them was "I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves its violin, to draw out its sounds, cords, and harmony's." Bonaparte lived from the date of August 15 1769 through May 5 of 1821.
Frederick William Robertson once said, “There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy, hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.” Napoleon Bonaparte, who ruled France after its revolutionary war, is known as one of the greatest military geniuses in history. His legacy as a genius might have been true, but his legacy as ruler everything of a despot. His actions were not beneficial and did not regard the potential and later evident consequences of his people and other nations. He established a code that would mostly benefit himself as a king rather than the people he governed, disregarded the need for a non-hereditary nobility and altered the economy in Europe.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a dominating presence during his time as Emperor of France. If one were to look at him from a packaged point of view, it would appear he was in a position to be a very popular and beloved ruler. He was charismatic and extremely ambitious, with the latter trait being his ultimate undoing. It could even be said that he ruled in a similar fashion as Catherine the Great, with a tendency to make decisions in a way that suited his own immediate needs while boasting of his unending desire to provide for others. Although the easy assumption would be to insist failure upon his regime, there were some positives (taking into account the level of disarray he inherited).
The historical figure I have chosen for my project is the great French, Napoleon Bonaparte. Napoleon was born August 15th, 1769 in lovely little Ajaccio, France. Napoleon was well known for being the Emperor of France and King of Italy. He led successful campaigns against Coalitions of enemies of the Revolution. Napoleon was known for winning almost all his battles and crushed anyone who dare stand in his way. He had power and he knew he did so he abused it to his full potential, he convinced his people that he was the greatest and the most care-giving. Citizens of France wanted equality and Napoleon gave them that equality in the education system and the tax system. By being a military genius and winning many key-battles for his country he
Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France for fifteen years as he gathered the attention of the world through his reign. He was a very influential figure to his own country of France, as well to all of Europe through his dominant rule. He changed the continent socially, economically, and politically through his positive impact all around the world, but did the most to improve his home country of France. Although he vastly improved the social, political, and economic systems of Europe, Napoleon’s greatest impact happened through both political and military change. He was an extraordinary military commander who led an army to victory but also was a distinguished civil administrator. In his own words, Napoleon himself once believed to be a "man of destiny." Believing in his self-fulfilling prophecy, military exploits, and his ruthless efficiency Napoleon rose from obscurity to become Napoleon 1, Emperor of France. (Thompson 128). Napoleon Bonaparte was considered by most the
Napoleon Bonaparte, a French leader, often thought to be quick-witted, ruthless, and an expert soldier was born on the island of Corsica, and grew up to become one of the most well-known leaders in history. Napoleon was first consul, then voted Consul for Life, and eventually he made himself the Emperor of France. General Bonaparte led his artillery into countless victories, and suffered numerous losses with his final defeat coming at Waterloo, Belgium. Napoleon was exiled several times, and during his last exile, Napoleon died on an island in the South Atlantic Ocean. French author Stendhal wrote, Napoleon was ‘a man endowed with amazing abilities and a dangerous ambition’. He could face adversity ‘with firmness and majesty’ but could also
Napoléon Bonaparte, named one of the greatest conquers of history, rose to power for many reasons, but how did he succeed? Was it because he took over the existing ministry of war, expanded it, and made it more efficient, or was it because he was a brilliant general in the art of war? Like all leaders Napoleon fell from power for economic and political reasons that I will address later in this essay. Napoleon Bonaparte, in my opinion, was a brilliant tactician, artist, and speaker. However, like all men with power, he pushed the status quo too far and paid the consequences for his actions.
Napoleon Bonaparte’s main aim is to keep himself in power by using social, economic, and political means.
Born in Corsica, which was soon taken over by the French, Napoleon Bonaparte became known for his exemplary military and tactic skills. He eventually became so powerful that he began to conquer French territory himself. During his rule, Napoleon’s character was constantly debated as to whether or not he was to be seen as a tyrant or as a hero. In the end, Napoleon was remembered as a fearless and heroic leader because of his persistency and want for success as well as understanding his people.