Napoleon's accomplishments and Defeats
During rough times in France in the late 1700's, an anarchy was being formed. A revolution turned into civil war and the people were unhappy and needed a leader. At this time, General Napoleon Bonaparte took an opportunity. Napoleon's fame for winning battles in the Middle East and Egypt and crushing royalist uprisings back at home allowed him to take over the Directory with ease. Recognized for his great military skills and outstanding leadership, Napoleon easily won over the hearts of the people. Napoleon's first move was to obtain leadership. With the help of Pope Pius VII Napoleon was named First Consul of France. Though France was now declared an empire, it was technically a Republic because of the set Constitution. Through this Constitution, Napoleon set up a system of government that helped settle the disputes of France. Napoleon's career was arranged into a series of both accomplishments and defeats. He demonstrated his accomplishments during battle as well as in government. By setting up the Napoleonic code, Napoleon unified the old Feudal Law and Royal Laws. Many of the laws set up, were based on his knowledge of the Enlightenment. He simplified the laws of old as well as new, and allowed freedom of speech and p
Napoleon then made many more moves stirring up more trouble. He named his brothers kings in conquered countries, and removed the Holy Roman Empire, setting up the Confederation of the Rhine. This angered the Prussians, causing them to declare war. The Prussian uprisings were easily conquered by the French. As Napoleon conquered more and more countries, a feeling of Nationalism formed over them. These people did not wish to change the traditions of old, and began resenting Napoleon. This feeling caused many revolts to occur against the French government. The Spaniards were the first to regain their lost land and recover their past traditions and royal family. Many more countries, with feeling of Nationalism or hatred toward French rule, began revolting. Prussia and Russia soon joined the movement against Napoleon. After Russia broke the Continental System resuming trade with Great Britain, Napoleon decided to invade Russia. Napoleon gathered 600,000 soldiers, and traveled to invade Moscow. This decision of Napoleon initiated one of his greatest of his defeats. His army should have been much more prepared for Russia's harsh weather. After reaching Moscow, and realizing the Russian army had left, Napoleon stalled
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