The Napoleon Complex

Napoleon was an outright Autocratic leader, he concentrated all authority on his own person. He became obsessed with his own glory and dynasty, convinced that his Autocratic desires were as one with the wishes of France and even Europe. By the time Napoleon was 24 he was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General and was appointed chief planner in the Army of Italy. Through Napoleons Organisational and tactical skills forced his enemy to evacuate immediately. "Never interrupt your enemy when he is

Napoleon’s Abuse of Power What is Power? Power is simply a term for people who have the ability to control certain aspect of something. It is a dangerous responsibility which can unmask someone’s true personality. Some people are able to handle this responsibility, but others such as Napoleon cannot. Abraham Lincoln once said that “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power” (Lincoln.2001.Web).

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 had reestablished order in France at the expense of many revolutionary freedoms in order to gain the trust of the French. At first he appeared to be extremely cautious of his power, but then eventually became power hungry and started to show his true colors. “There is nothing in the military profession I cannot do for myself… The presence of a general is necessary: he is the head, he is the all in all of an army.” Napoleon at this point was blinded by the power he possessed.

     In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Ajaccio, Corsica. His middle class family was of Italian descent. After completing his education, Napoleon went to France to become a solider.

Napoleon Bonaparte was born into a family of noble Italian ancestry. Napoleon settled in Corsica in the 16th century and later was trained as an artillery officer at a prestigious military school in France, where they most likely talked of Alexander the Great’s military conquests and strategies. In 1799, Napoleon

Napoleon was one of the most influential people in the history of the world. He has affected people throughout the globe in many ways. He rose through the confusion of the French revolution to become Emperor of the French. His goal was to conquer all of Europe. Through out his lifetime he nearly succeeded in his goal. Napoleon was probably one of the greatest military leaders that ever lived. Napoleon Bonaparte, who is also known as the "little Corsican", was born on August 15,1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica. He was known as the "little Corsican" because of his height of 5 feet 2 inches. He had 7 brothers and sisters. His original name was Napoleon Bonaparte in Corsica but it

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15th, 1769 in Ajaccio, mediterranean island of Corsica, his family was not wealthy and considered to be on the low side of Corsican nobility. He learned to speak French and was able to graduate from Ecole military academy in France. He was second lieutenant in the French Army. Although many would say he twisted and bent Europe during his reign in 1799-1815, Napoleon l had the greatest impact on Western Civilizations as well as universal because of his creation of the Napoleonic Code, educational improvements, as well as his military refinement.

1.On August 15, 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born in Corsica. This was just after the French beat this island.

While Napoleon was a man of a short stature, contradictory, exalted mind, extroverted and intelligent, he also had the gift of talent, and charisma to convince and lead the audiences. He was also an insatiable reader, and a

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the land generals in history whose legacy lives to date. His story is one of the greatest stories in European history. He was born off the Island of Italy as a son of a minor noble. When he joined the French army, he quickly rose to higher ranks and gained power that made him become an emperor in control of France and conquered most parts of Europe (Lyons, 1994). He did this out of his skills and abilities that put him in a good position to seize favorable conditions to his advantage. During his life, he showed different good principles from which anyone can learn from, but also exhibited traits that have been common among dictatorial leaders who abuse the powers vested on them.

Between 1796 and 1814, Napoleon rose through the ranks of the French army, and eventually became the Emperor of France from 1804 to 1814. During his rule, Napoleon took over most of eastern Europe, and other parts of western Europe. Napoleon conquered these countries, because he wanted to defend France, which was very cruel. On the other hand, Napoleon respected people's properties, religions, and customs. When he would receive criticism, though, he would want to restrict them, and anyone else, from publicly criticizing him again. Some people might think that he was a hero, while others, like me, saw him as a tyrant.

He was a charasmatic, yet unforgiving gentleman. He was ruthless in battle, and quickly became known as one of the best military strategist of all time. He had an impecable command presence and expected discipline among his men. To put his mannerism into perspective, the term shortman syndrome, or also referred to as Napoleon Syndrome is when someone of short height, that dosn’t look that physically intimidating basically makes up for it, with an extremely confrontational and commanding personality. His personality alone would have made Napoleon loved by the french people because he could quickly give order where there was chaos… something much needed in France at the

Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Corsica France as the 4th son to Letizia and his lawyer father, Carlo Bonaparte (History.com

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.