The Little Corporal, The Little General, The Man of Destiny. These names describe only one man who is one of the greatest military leaders of all time, the Great Napoleon Bonaparte. Rollyson starts his article with the claim that, “Napoleon made lasting contributions to the laws and civil administration of France and other lands. However, he also left a darker legacy—that of dictatorial rule that was the precursor to modern fascism.” Even though some believe his drive for success is his downfall, many people recognize his successive and influential military mind to be one of the greatest historical examples. But how can a man with pride in his country drive people to their death? How is that a success?
Bonaparte is the face of true success. An article staff describes his career affirming, “ Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. He was born on the island of Corsica, and this is where Napoleon began to rise rapidly through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. He crowned himself emperor in 1804. Shrewd, …show more content…
Woloch’s article argues, “The French Revolution brought France into opposition with much of Europe. The revolution left the French people in extreme disagreement about the best form of government for their country. The revolution created the long-lasting foundations for a unified state, a strong central government, and a free society dominated by the middle-class and the landowners.” Napoleon is foundational to this sense of nationalism that continues to grow. As a result, civilians are empowered to declare their own government, fight against a monarch, and create a society suitable to their needs and requirements. Everyone strives for freedom, and many will fight for those freedoms, subsequently leading to the spread of democracies world-wide
Bonaparte is the face of true success. An article staff describes his career affirming, “ Napoleon Bonaparte was a French military leader and emperor who conquered much of Europe in the early 19th century. He was born on the island of Corsica, and this is where Napoleon began to rise rapidly through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. He crowned himself emperor in 1804. Shrewd, …show more content…
Woloch’s article argues, “The French Revolution brought France into opposition with much of Europe. The revolution left the French people in extreme disagreement about the best form of government for their country. The revolution created the long-lasting foundations for a unified state, a strong central government, and a free society dominated by the middle-class and the landowners.” Napoleon is foundational to this sense of nationalism that continues to grow. As a result, civilians are empowered to declare their own government, fight against a monarch, and create a society suitable to their needs and requirements. Everyone strives for freedom, and many will fight for those freedoms, subsequently leading to the spread of democracies world-wide