Napoleon was a French visionary, emperor, general, and possibly the greatest Frenchmen ever. But what do we base this individual's greatness on. I believe that there three main things to look at when deciding how great of a historical figurehead someone is, these things are military leadership, political leadership, and the state of the nation.
Military leadership is one of Napoleon's greatest qualities. He was first distinguished as a great man not for his political skills, but for his excellence on the battlefield. At the beginning of his reign over Europe, France never lost a battle that Napoleon commanded. Not only did he never lose a battle until the end of his reign, it took all of Europe to unite into one force to stop him. Although he was a great tactician, and general, one cannot rule with force alone.
Napoleon was also known as a great political leader as well. He did many things for the French people, and even for the countries he conquered throughout Europe. Napoleon changed the French system. He allowed all men to vote, regardless of class or wealth. Napoleon built roads, parks, reservoirs, and other publics necessities. Bonaparte also constructed the Bank of France, which allowed France to become even wealthier. Napoleon was what France needed. Previous Monarchs bled French resources with their extravagant living, while Napoleon raised the standard of living for the whole country. He made France the wealthiest and most populated nation in all of Europe.
Napoleon during his control of Europe turned France into the largest, wealthiest, and best place to live during its time. France was rich beyond belief, and filled with bettering social classes. Even the lower classes saw more money, and less suffering. Napoleon truly turned France into a great nation.
I believe that using these three rules for distinguishing how great a ruler is, Napoleon would be considered one of the greatest rulers of history.
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The Way of Napoleon, or King Louis? ... This stook away the single ruler aspect in france. ... (Miss Lavelle) The revolution wanted no single ruler with all men having the equality to vote and more equality among people. ... (Miss Lavelle) From the point of view of the average citizen this was great. ... So we say thank you Napoleon, for all the great and wretched things you did for you country....
Napoleon was a power-hungry beast; it was always only about him. ... As said in textbook during Napoleon's coronation he (Napoleon) stood up, took crown away from pope, and without shame placed it on his head. ... But Napoleon always had good way of hiding it. ... But he couldn't be the same powerful and cruel Napoleon-ruler, so he stepped down again, and this time he never came back. Napoleon himself was a great dictator and emperor. ...
Just when it seems the ideals of the French people must be lost, Napoleon steps in. A great warrior and leader known as "the general- for beings one of the best generals in history became the "hero of the hour- while helping the Revolutionaries fight back against the nobles during the Revolution. ... Napoleon's laws were harsh- you were considered guilty until proven innocent. ... So, when Napoleon came to power, he signed the Concordat. ... Napoleon Bonaparte was a great ruler of France. ...
He did very well as a student at Minimies, but he did have very much trouble with his handwriting, no one could read it not even Napoleon is other disadvantage was his French wasn't that great, he had to have a tutor. ... And in early July 1807 three rulers signed the Treaty of Tilsit. ... June 24,1812 Napoleon entered Prussia. ... On October 16, 1813 Napoleon was defeated. Napoleon had lost all power, he lost everything. ...
Napoleon Napoleon was born on August 15, 1769 in Ajaccio, Corsica, and was given the name Napoleone Buonaperte. ... It was through the application of his skills, and a revolutionary style of spontaneous fighting styles than gave Napoleon the opportunities, which he jumped at, making his the great military leader he is known as today. Latter in1796, Napoleon became commander of the French army in Italy. ... Napoleon himself would prove all this wrong. ... French military support for local rulers enabled them to undertake by 'revolution from above' what as minor enlightened despots in ...
Napoleon sought to establish lasting peace because wars that lasted for almost ten years out of breathe economically the great powers who opposed. ... Learning this rout, Austria does not hesitate to attack Great present Army in Germany. ... The Great Army, retreating from remote areas, is a victim of the cold. ... The Great Army is almost completely annihilated, Napoleon's enemies know that the Eagle is in a weak position. ... The army sensible stop ranks under the command of their former ruler. ...
Bonaparte was the most known general in Europe therefore, it was obvious that Bonaparte should be the new ruler. ... At age 15, after showing great ambition, he moved to Paris to complete his education. ... Although Josephine looked at her relationship with Napoleon as business only, Napoleon saw it different. ... Napoleon returned to France not so much a hero anymore. ... Napoleon was defeated. ...
Napoleon"s new plan was supported by the French government so Napoleon started on his voyage. ... As Consul, Napoleon made it known that he was a civilian ruler. ... In 1800, Napoleon crossed the St. ... The Second Coalition ended when Napoleon made the Treaty of Luneville with Austria (1801) and the Treaty of Amiens with Great Britain (1802). ... After those actions, a Third Coalition was formed against Napoleon by Great Britain, Russia, Austria, and Sweden. ...