Question

Describe the impact of Napoleonic reforms on the rest of Europe.

Answer 1

 (i) Napoleon was set about introducing many of the reforms that he had already introduced in France.

(ii) Through a return to monarchy Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient.

(iii) The Civil Code of 1804-usually known as the Napoleonic Code-did away with all privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property.

Answer 2

Perhaps the introduction of Civil Code of 1804 is the best reform by Napoleon.

The Civil Code of 1804 or Napoleonic Code abolished privileges by birth, introduced equality before law and incorporated right to property.

He also abolished feudal systems in other parts of Europe and liberated the peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

The traditional guild system was also abolished.

The transportation system was improved.

Uniform currencies, measurements in many regions reduced the time consumption and relieved the traders.

Easy transport of good due to common currency from one region to another.

He even improved and modified the administrative divisions in Switzerland, Italy,Germany, Dutch Republic