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    Napoleon III, also called Louis-Napoleon, had an overall tough life. He had to fight for his throne, against the people, and against his failing health. Through all these battles, Napoleon was able to rebuild Paris and made many improvements all over France. However, the deteriorating health and the many social affairs of Napoleon will cause many problems. All of Napoleon III’s failures came about as a result from his unstable character. Napoleon suffered from a difficult childhood. His mother

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    Who is the Most Valuable Person? The MVP? Many may think many different people are. I believe that the MVP is Napoleon Bonaparte I. Napoleon was the emperor of France after the revolution. Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, France, and died on May 5, 1821, on an island named St. Helena. Bonaparte ruled as emperor of France from 1804 to 1815. He made France the dominant power for over a decade. There are many things Napoleon that makes him a MVP. He is one of world’s best

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    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

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    Napoléon Bonaparte was a French military and political leader during the 19th century. During the French Revolution, Bonaparte found himself rapidly climbing through the ranks of the military. After gaining political power in 1799, he crowned himself emperor of France in 1804. Although Bonaparte is a very controversial figure due to his tainted morals and unpopular standpoints on ideas such as religious freedom and human rights, the fact that he was an effective and model leader is inarguable. Throughout

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    defeat each section individually by skillfully deploying his reserves at the right time and place. When faced with inferior numbers, he would smash into an opponent’s flank, distracting them and damaging morale.” (St. Rosemary) It is said that “Bonaparte had accomplished virtual miracles, […] defeating three different Austrian commanders, despite his inferior troop numbers and artillery and nonexistent logistical support.” (Schom, pg. 58) It was a close battle, and the French army may have nearly

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    Napoleon the Leader

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    Eagle Success Napoleon The Leader I chose Napoleon Bonaparte for my report for being an outstanding emperor and officer for the French. Even though he was very short, at the height of only 5' 3", he showed that size doesn't matter and had his wide range of accomplishments support his thought. One of his more famous achievements was him developing The Napoleonic Code or Civil Code. The Napoleonic Code or Code Civil still forms the basis of French civil law. Another one of his amazing was escaping

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    Napoleon a Hero Hero A person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose, especially One who has risked or sacrificed his or her life: Introduction Napoleon Bonaparte was a patriotic and passionate man. He was a military genius who indelibly stamped his personality on an era. His theories about waging war, his conduct of campaigns, and battlefield tactics all became benchmarks for military commanders throughout the 19th century and today. “If I shall be defeated here this day it

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    Napoleon’s Farewell Address To The Old Guard A truly dramatic moment in history occurred on April 20, 1814, as Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France and would-be ruler of Europe said goodbye to the Old Guard after his failed invasion of Russia and defeat by the Allies. By that time, Napoleon had ruled France and surrounding countries for twenty years. Originally an officer in the French Army, he had risen to become Emperor among the political chaos following the French Revolution in which the old

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    Acquiring insight into the personalities and feelings of any historical figure is a tricky thing. Often we are left with secondary, and sometimes very biased, accounts of how individuals conducted themselves in various situations in their lives. But luckily, we are sometimes left with vivid sources penned by figures themselves, and that is what we have with Napoleon 's letters. Through them we can hope to gain a better and more well-rounded look into the life one of the most loved, and reviled, men

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    ‘Had he died before crowning himself Emperor in December 1804, he would be remembered (today) as fondly as George Washington is in the United States.’ It is hard to disagree with this statement from Laurent Joffin. Napoleon Bonaparte was the architect of his own demise as his limitless ambition for expansion ultimately cost him. Like most conquerors he did not know when to stop. He is a figure who has had a lasting effect on European politics and diplomacy to this day. ‘A charismatic leader is much

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