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Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleon Bonaparte was a military and a political leader whose actions greatly influenced the political system of Europe in the 19th century. He was crowned the first emperor of the French Empire, reigning from 1804 to 1814.

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How did Napoleon come to dominate most of Europe?

Bonaparte's tactics would first send out the skirmishers to find the enemy's weak point then he would send his best men to take them out and Napoleon introduced the Corps system where a number of forces could work towards different objectives.This was made possible by the Recquisition which meant that wars would no longer be fought by tens of thousands but by hundreds of thousands.Greatly outnumbering opposing armies Napoleon did well early on but stretched his forces too far.Then came the Hundred days...

He never quite achieve complete control.

Where was Napoleon exiled to after his defeat?

His first exile was to the Mediterranean Island of Elba from which he broke his parole, escaped and returned to Europe for what is called The 100 Days. Since he was now deemed a flight risk, and a risk to European peace and tranquility, his second exile is to the remote and secure island of St. Helena in the South Atlantic where his stay was restricted but fitting for a former chief of state.

Why did Napoleon abdicate his throne?

Yes, he broke his parole on Elba, escaped, regained his Empire in what is known as the 100 Days. He quickly rebuilt his Army and proceeded to attack the UK and the Prussians before the Russian Army could enter the fray.

What is the law of Napoleon Bonaparte?

The Civil Code, between 1802-1804.

The Commercial Code in 1807.

The Criminal Code in 1808.

The Penal Code in 1810.

What was the government after Napoleon?

he used an Absolute Monarchy where the king queen or emperor has full control over the country

Why was Napoleon Bonaparte so important?

Napoleon became a great Emperor of the French at the beginning of the 19th century. In both military & civil power he establishes the modern French nation. However the idealistic revolutionary aims have little part in his prowess. What he does do is personify great leadership & he defeats all the armies of continental Europe in a whirlwind of military brilliance. Ultimately however he is defeated at Waterloo in 1815. He dies in exile on the island of St Helena in 1821. He is one of the Great Captains, one of Historys' greats: Vive L'Empereur !

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The Napoleonic Code.

His military genius can't be denied. He was a gifted military commander, a master stratagist and the Emperor of France.

In the long run however it is the Civil Code or Napoleonic Code which was his greatest achievement.

Military genius and the Napoleonic Code.

What event led to Napoleon Bonaparte being forced to leave France in 1814?

The fall of Paris to the forces of the Sixth Coalition forced him to abdicate and to accept exile on Elba.

How did Napoleon Bonaparte effect Europe?

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.

How did the Reign of Terror happen?

The Girondists lost their role as the Legislative radicals to take on a more conservative role and the Jacobins under Robespierre, Geoorges Danton and Jean-Paul Marat siezed that moment to dispose of their opposition as soft on the royalty and weak hearted about the Revolution. A trial was held for 21 Girondists who were quickly found guilty and sentencef to the guillotine on 31 Ocober 1793. The Reign of Terror had begun.

What decade did Napoleon Bonaparte become Emperor of France?

Oh, dear Heaven, no. Napoleon becoming Emperor put a temporary stop to the Revolution. First, there was the old Régime. The people weren't happy with that and blamed all their problems on the royal family, whom they killed, this period is called the French Revolution and started in 1789. This was followed by a constitution called the Directorate, which was replaced by another called the Consulate. Napoleon became Consul, then First Consul, and eventually commited a coup (in 1799) crowning himself emperor and thus turning France into an Empire. When Napoleon was defeated, the Old Régime was restored, then Napoleon came back and restored the Empire. Then out he went again, and the Old Régime lasted until 1830, when it was replaced by a constitutional monarchy under a different dynasty. In 1848 another revolution founded the Second Republic. The President of this restored the Empire under himself as Napoleon III, and lasted until 1870, when the Third Republic chased him out. That lasted until 1940 and the Vichy régime, and when that was defeated in 1945 a new constitution installed the Fourth Republic. That was dissolved in 1968 and the Fifth Republic came in, and so far has lasted. Since 1789 France has had 23 constitutions. So we know the Revolution started in 1789, and ended in 1799. Napoleon ended the revolution. If, indeed, it has ended. The point is, 'The French revolution' is a misleading term. There have been many. What Napoleon ended was simply the first attempt at a Republic.

What was Napoleon's policy called the Continental System created for?

It was established as a form of Economic Warfare against the United Kingdom.

Describe the life and leadership of Napoleon Bonaparte the French Emperor?

napoleon from childhood dreamed of becoming emperor of France. this was motivated because of the sheer beauty of Europe and most likely had dreams of some day owning all this beauty. he went to school in mainland Europe to learn french and later joined a military academy after that he became commander of an artillary company where he proved himself at the siege of toulan. The rulers of France noticed very quickly and put him in command of an army of Italy after the french went to war against austria. This army was hungry and disgruntled he whiped it into shape and won victory after victory against great odds he returned to France as its brightest star . this gained him support of the people and after a failed campaign in Egypt he returned to France. there the people still admired him. i going to have to cut this short. But napoleon was a great speaker and military genius he understood how to lead a empire and an army people say he was horrible for letting all those men in is march to moscow starve and freeze to death but he suffered with his troops and did not want it to happen but it did his men loved him so much they let him leave in order to lead France any man who is so loved by a people as to give there life for him and the glory of the empire he has built for him does not deserve to be called a horrible man or a coward or greedy. he was not power hungry, he was not a maniac driven by blood lust. he wanted to build the greatest empire to ever stand. in his short reighn he abolished feudilism, built thousands of miles of roads gave freedom of religion he built more schools and made education better throughout the empire the people loved him but the other major powers of Europe did not the were jelous if anything.

They though only of them selves and the threat napoleon posed to putting them out of power the last thing napoleon wanted to do was cause such devestation but he loved France to much to let it be taken away from him so easily i don't know why you say he was greedy you say he cared not of the lives spent for his glory. But he did please leave a comment any thing or contact me at www.levimalone1@yahoo.com

Is imperialism good or bad?

yes it can be good and bad

good-- it improved technology

bad- it started a bunch of wars and fighting

What lasting effects did Napoleon have on France?

After winning many battles against foreign armies and becoming a general, he took over the French government.

Did Napoleon Bonaparte have a wife?

Napoleon had one mistress during his conquest in Egypt. Later he felt guilty about this on his return to France and thought that the only resolution was to divorce his wife Josephine. He was unable to, however, because when he returned to their home his wife had left with their children to go meet him on his way home. He locked himself in their room and when Josephine arrived home with the children he told her then. He, of course, was heartbroken by this. He then took back his decision when he heard his wife and children crying. After he became emperor, he then divorced Josephine to marry an Austrian princess for political reasons. At this point he acquired several mistresses.

Where is Elba island where Napoleon was sent?

Elba is a Mediterranean Island between Corsica and Italy while St. Helena is in the South Atlantic Ocean between Africa and South America.

What were the 2 major reasons Napoleon's grand empire collapsed?

Because he was heavily defeated at the Battle of Waterloo near Brussels in 1815 by the combined British and Prussian armies and sent into exile for a second time. This time he was sent to St Helena in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean away from all his family.

While the Battle of Waterloo was what finally made Napoleon lose power, there were several other reasons leading up to it, most notably:

  • A disastrous campaign in Russia, in which Napoleon lost half a million men and 200,000 horses.
  • Napoleon's poor choice of king in Spain, his brother Joseph. While Joseph was a well meaning ruler, he was not a competent man for the job, and could not deal with the difficulties and immense pressures of ruling the riotous Spanish people. As a result of this, the British managed a successful campaign through Spain and up to southern France.
  • When Napoleon made himself emperor, many of his previous supporters began to lose faith in, as the new position made Napoleon more comparable to the Bourbon Dynasty who had ruled France in the past. A dynasty the revolution had striven so hard to get rid of.

Why was Napoleon Bonaparte feared by the people?

It would require quite an explanation to fully understand why the hereditary rulers of Europe did not like Napoleon, but some of the major reasons are:

The French Revolution. Napoleon, in many ways, was the embodiment of the French Revolution. His reforms in law, education and economy were based on models of the Revolution. Also, the ideals of liberty, equality, fraternity didn't appeal to the European monarchs at that time. While Britain was a constitutional monarchy, the government was still very much elitism in structure.

Britain lost to another republic: the US. British political resolve stiffened after they were defeated by the French-backed Americans in their war of independance. Now we have another upstart republic in Europe, Britain's playground. They might have yielded once, but they'd be damned if they yield again!

Was Napoleon Bonaparte Catholic?

It was a basic fundamental of his government that freedom of and from religion was an essential part of good government, The ownership of vast lands by the Church was ended and the foundation of secular government was established.

How many battles did Napoleon fight in?

1st Italian Campaign: Egypt: 2nd Italian Campaign including Marengo: Ulm: Austerlitz: Jena/Auerstadt: Prussich Eylau & Friedland: Aspern Essling & Wagram: The Iberian Peninsula: The invasion of Russia including Borodino: The Battle of the Nations, Leipzig: The Defence of Paris: The Hundred Days culminating in Waterloo. And that is just Napoleon himself, although his part in the Peninsula was minimal. The British were also fighting the French in both the West Indies and in India. And the US in the War of 1812.

Strictly speaking, Seven. The War of the First Coalition, to the War of the Seventh Coalition.

Napoleon needed money to finance a with England?

Napoleon Bonaparte needed money to finance his wars with England. During his rule as the Emperor of France, Napoleon waged several wars against England, including the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815), which were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire against an alliance of European powers led by England. To finance these wars, Napoleon resorted to a variety of measures, including increasing taxes, selling government bonds, and confiscating wealth from conquered territories I would recommend: h⃣   t⃣   t⃣   p⃣   s⃣   :⃣   /⃣   /⃣   w⃣   w⃣   w⃣   .⃣   d⃣   i⃣   g⃣   i⃣   s⃣   t⃣   o⃣   r⃣   e⃣   2⃣   4⃣   .⃣   c⃣   o⃣   m⃣   /⃣   r⃣   e⃣   d⃣   i⃣   r⃣   /⃣   3⃣   7⃣   2⃣   5⃣   7⃣   6⃣   /⃣   S⃣   h⃣   a⃣   d⃣   o⃣   w⃣   f⃣   d⃣   d⃣   /⃣

Why did Napoleon Bonaparte hate France?

He didn't. As a child and young adult he strongly favored Corsican Independence, but not to the degree of hating France for its control.