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    Napoleon Bonaparte was a powerful leader who established the foundations of modern Europe through an administration riddled with controversy. Napoleon came to power in 1799 by overthrowing The Directory in France and appointing himself as the emperor, thus having complete control over the country. Napoleon's most lasting achievements include instituting the Napoleonic code, taking control of nearly all of Europe, and engaging in numerous battles with European nations. After years of serving in Europe

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    very saddened that Telemachus had to leave. “Portrait of the Sisters Zénaïde and Charlotte Bonaparte” by Jacques-Louis David This painting was also an oil on canvas and was also painted by the same artist listed above. It was painted in 1821 in France, depicting two sisters, Zénaïde and Charlotte Bonaparte, who are the nieces to Napoleon. The sisters are reading a letter from their father, Joseph Bonaparte, who was exiled in the United States when they had previously lived in Belgium. Jacques-Louis

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    exactly what happened to Napoleon Bonaparte. Bonaparte had great ambitions that changed the world forever. In May of 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed himself the Emperor of France. He remained emperor from 1804 to 1814 and briefly again in 1815. Napoleon Bonaparte was regarded as a prominent man in Western civilization. Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, a French island in the Mediterranean Sea. Napoleon Bonaparte had two wives. He first married

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    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

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    “You must accommodate yourselves to them.” (Bonaparte, p.136) What is it about him that makes him a legend? Just like many figures who succeeds the outcome of wars, they know themselves as much as they know their “enemies”, which in this case is what Al-Jabarti sees in Bonaparte while Napoleon Bonaparte attempts to make certain it would not have to be that way. Why out of all nations did Bonaparte go after Egypt? For the reason that the real adversary of France, was Britain, and Egypt was the foremost

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    On an island, right off the coast of Italy, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, and he died on May 5, 1821. Considering France gained Corsica from Genoa only the year before his birth, it is said that Napoleon’s French heritage was by accident (History.com). For the early part of his life, Napoleon only spoke Italian and the Corsican dialect, and he felt like an outsider to the French people (IWonder)(Roberts). Napoleon had a very different and interesting childhood that was filled with

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    Napoleon Friend Or Foe

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    the National Assembly, Legislative Assembly, National Convention, and the Directory. Napoleon saw this weak government and in 1799, he decided to take over France himself. Although he tried to make some positive contributions to France, Napoleon Bonaparte had more of a negative impact because he was an absolute ruler, did not care about the people, and he did not keep the promises he shared. Instead of

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    Napoleon Bonaparte Hero

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    earth. Of course, this male was not heroic in his toddler years, but as he grew, he conquered many goals of his. This male baby came to be known as one of the greatest military leaders to be known; this baby was none other than the great Napoleon Bonaparte. Because he was born in this time period, it was almost meant for him to be revolutional. There were many occurrences taking place in France. The Seven Years War was going on. It was finally ended in 1763. This took place with France; this is a

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    conquering any death. Napoleon Bonaparte, French Emperor is one who acknowledged in the power of glory. Even as a young boy Bonaparte was fascinated in war and battle tactics, his father was a lawyer who taught him the capacity of words. Napoleon Bonaparte was destined to be a leader, his determination and lust to win, gave him the position of army general and from there he ascended to emperor. His drive for the military force reshaped the world. Napoleon Bonaparte ruled through untelligence and

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