It is also interesting to note that Napoleon maintained autocracy largely through his popularity and charisma. ... His regime introduced limits on grain exports (due to poor harvests) in 1811 and placed price limits on bread and grain in 1812, much like the revolutionary governments such as "The Assembly " and "The Convention " . ... In conclusion, Robespierre warned in the 1790's that if the French Revolution went to war, the consequences would be a France ruled by a "Messiah in army boots " In this sense Napoleon was the "heir to the revolution ". ...

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