Napoleon: A Hero In Today's World

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Objectives are frequently misinterpreted as individuals get caught up in the action and disregard the affect; what becomes of the world after the significant event is what comes through the lines of history. Napoleon was one of the many people in the documented past that fell victim to this cruel concept. The lasting outcome of his wars and leadership are justifying heroic. Truly a hero in todays world.
France was in a chaos before Napoleon inserted himself into his crumbling empire. Power ran through Napoleon's veins as he guided his people through the death and chaos. He rebuilt France in an attempt to restore the massive empires original glory. The revolution left France in ruins. Napoleon had to give the people of France consequences of actions. The people did not understand the true responsibility that freedom brought. France’s hero, Napoleon, gathered his people as led them out of chaos.” Arguing that he did not give rights to women, women did not have anything for long after Napoleon.
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Little to no opportunities were given to the majority of France. Under Napoleon's rule, he hired individuals that were fit and deserved the position. No more family connections, no more easy way in, no more corruption in the government. You could work hard and earn things; outside of your social status. A concept like this was absolutely absurd at France's intellectual level. Development of this was a HUGE part of how Napoleon revolutionized all of the world for the better. Ultimately leading to the improvement of civilization all over the world.
Many people's lives were improved by Napoleon's rule. In France, he is widely regarded as a hero in and around Europe. Hero’s like Napoleon will forever outline the pages of history for societies to come. Civilizations will come and go but Napoleon's name will be remembered right along with the word

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