His motives were to improve the law and educational systems of his empire and to give its people religious freedom, whilst toppling the old imperial orders throughout Europe that felt threatened by Napoleon's progressive ideas. Many nations subsequently formed coalitions against Napoleonic France in an attempt to curb the spread of revolution.
Napoleon often decided on matters himself, without consulting the National
Assembly. (Example: the sale of Louisiana) He proclaimed himself Emperor,
after the French had abolished the monarchy and place his family members in
different royal positions. He tried to renew slavery in Haiti. He was responsible
for more than 6 million deaths during 17 years of war, and impoverished and
reduced the role of France in world affairs. He destroyed the ideals of the
revolution.
He got noticed by the right people, was rapidly promoted and was invited to join the coup in 1799 as the military muscle.
Because he was part of the youth who made the Revolution and shared their mystical faith.
However he was not a supporter of the Revolution of the massacres and the guillotine.
In 1802, Napoleon sent troops to St. Dominique to retake possession of St. Dominique, eliminate revolutionaries and to restore slavery & the plantation system.
To be the leader of Europe united under a liberal government.
French dominance of Europe.
he went to a military college.
Military strategy and tactics.
B. Napoloeon as a powerful military leader and statesman
His brothers, brothers in law, trusted military officers.
Napoleon was perhaps the greatest general and leader since the times of ancient Rome and Alexander the great. He was able to conquer most of Europe. His success is why he is still studied in modern times.
The spelling of the French military leader is Napoleon Bonaparte.The name is also used as a male given name and among his relatives.The name Napoleon is also used for the French dessert pastry Mille-feuille.
Napoleon liked to study about the military
As a result of Napoleon's military victories, European governments united against Napoleon. European governments became part of the holy Roman Empire
By military might.
Napoleon began his education at a boys' school in Ajaccio. Then, at age ten, he was allowed to enter French military schools for aristocrats and was sent in 1779, with his older brother Joseph, to the College of Autun in Burgundy, France. Napoleon later transferred to the College of Brienne, another French military school.
He was a military genius, a master tactician and strategist.
As a result of Napoleon's military victories, European governments united against Napoleon. European governments became part of the holy Roman Empire
that he was in the military at the age nine
Strategist and leader.
Napoleon
Yes he was.
His military genius.
A brilliant military leader whose battles (won or lost) are studied at military schools around the world. For the military strategist the question is always "What would Napoleon do?"