Who was Napoleon Bonaparte? Why was he called as dictator ?
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Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself Emperor of France. He set out to conquer neighbouring European countries, dispossessing dynasties and creating kingdoms where he placed members of his family. Initially, many saw Napoleon as a liberator who would bring freedom for the people. He carried the revolutionary ideas of liberty and modern laws to France and other parts of Europe.
Napoleon believed that he was the sole ruler of France, with complete control of the country. It is stated in a letter to his brother that he writes, “I am master today.” These words prove that he thought of his position in the government as himself being the most important. Furthermore, Bonaparte also had a conversation with Andre Francois and in this conversation he stated, “I have tasted power and I cannot give it up.” With this statement Napoleon clearly says that he loves power so much that he will not share it. Napoleon Bonaparte was the only ruler of France’s government making him an absolute dictator, with all the power.
There are never ending inquiries on the nature of Napoleonic power. But reason can prove to one that the Age of Napoleon was infact a time of democratic rule. Through Political, Social, and Economical reforms, Napoleon Bonaparte did not only transcend France, but he changed the course of history for Europe and the World today.
To begin, Napoleon proved himself a democratic leader thorough many Political reforms. In 1798-99, Napoleon, with the directory's blessing, he launched his Egyptian Expedition. It was a military disaster, but Napoleon came to France a hero and saved France from the second coalition. In 1799, he staged his "Coup D'etat," and setting up the Consulate.
Napoleon believed that he was the sole ruler of France, with complete control of the country. It is stated in a letter to his brother that he writes, “I am master today.” These words prove that he thought of his position in the government as himself being the most important. Furthermore, Bonaparte also had a conversation with Andre Francois and in this conversation he stated, “I have tasted power and I cannot give it up.” With this statement Napoleon clearly says that he loves power so much that he will not share it. Napoleon Bonaparte was the only ruler of France’s government making him an absolute dictator, with all the power.
There are never ending inquiries on the nature of Napoleonic power. But reason can prove to one that the Age of Napoleon was infact a time of democratic rule. Through Political, Social, and Economical reforms, Napoleon Bonaparte did not only transcend France, but he changed the course of history for Europe and the World today.
To begin, Napoleon proved himself a democratic leader thorough many Political reforms. In 1798-99, Napoleon, with the directory's blessing, he launched his Egyptian Expedition. It was a military disaster, but Napoleon came to France a hero and saved France from the second coalition. In 1799, he staged his "Coup D'etat," and setting up the Consulate.
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