How did Napoleon Bonaparte effect Europe?

Answer 1

Napoleon Bonaparte affected (and, in some ways, still affects) popular culture in at least two closely related ways. First, as a symbol for the power of a common individual with remarkable skills, and still more remarkable ambitions, he exerted an influence both awe-inspiring and terrifying, that is, both positive and negative. Second, in and through his empowerment of Revolutionary France, he spread revolutionary ideals throughout the many different cultures and socio-political groups of Europe -- and beyond -- which had a world-changing effect as the 19th century progressed into the 20th.

Answer 2

The biggest contribution, although not at the time it was composed, would be the National Anthem of Germany today. Listen to Joseph Haydn's Second Movement of his Emperor Quartet. Sound familiar?

Joseph Haydn was a Viennese composer of the Classical (although technically he went into the early Romantic) Period of music. During the Napoleonic wars, Great France and Britain had their own anthems (Marseillaise and God Save the King, respectively) but Austria had no rallying cry of its own. Hadyn attempted to change this; he created a melody for the text Gott erhalte Franz den Kaiser (God Preserve Emperor Franz). This song was called The Emperor's Hymn and was first sung in theaters throughout Austria on Franz II's birthday (February 12th, 1797).

The song didn't end there, though. Due to its popularity, Haydn decided to use the tune in a theme-and-variation in his String Quartet Opus 76, No. 3 (the second song I underlined in Bold).

Where does Germany come in? In 1853, Haydn's Emperor's Hymn became the national anthem of Austria until its defeat in World War II. Shortly after, Germany decided to take it in1950.

Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, "Eroica" (Heroic) was originally dedicated to Napoleon. Throughout Beethoven's life, he was attracted to stories of heroes, "...exceptional individuals who, through struggle and fearless persistence, improve the lot of mankind" (Music in Western Civilization 457). Beethoven was originally going to call the work "Bonaparte;" This all changed after he heard that Napoleon had declared himself Emperor of France in 1804.

That's not all, though. As you most likely know, Napoleon influenced countless composers simply through conquering their land; his conquest stirred a vast amount of nationalism in these countries. Trying to preserve their own cultures, many musicians started composing music that was much more national in flavor. One prime example would be Liszt, who incorporated many Hungarian themes into his tunes. This wouldn't have been so prominent if it weren't for Napoleon.

Napoleon, himself, was a big fan of music, despite being a terrible singer himself. Nevertheless, he was quite the critic. "He expressed a great dislike to French music, which, he said, was almost as bad as the English, and that the Italians were the only people who could produce an opera" (Napoleon.org).

Tchaikovsky wrote the 1812 overture in response to the invasion of Russia

Answer 3

His sale of the Louisiana Territory guaranteed the future prosperity of the US by adding the wheat belt and the Pacific Northwest as well as the great Mississippi River trade route and the Port of New Orleans. The vast size of the purchase gave birth to the concept of Empire and Manifest Destiny.

Answer 4

The impact of Napoleon Bonaparte is mainly on military intelligence where various countries follows his tactics while training their personnel.

Answer 5

he was the worlds greatest military commanders. Napoleon conquered all of Europe, invaded Russia, and threatened Russia. He also created many laws. he created democracy to France.

Answer 6

• He was the shortest man in the army.
• He was considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time.

Answer 7

he lead for new war tacticts to happen that he accomplished