Napoleon Bonaparte: A True Hero

Napoleon Bonaparte, some would say he was one of the greatest warriors there ever was, a true hero. Others disagree and call him greedy, even cruel. There is no doubt, though, that he was one of the biggest names in history accomplishing many things for the French nation. Both as a ruler and an army officer Napoleon was able to restore the French nation and its people once again. So, In the end it seems that he was more hero then he was villian. Among his many accomplishments Napoleon was able to restore government control, rise in military excellence, and (even after his death) leave his strategies for other countries to use centuries later. During the time Napoleon ruled France he made many changes that enabled the government to run more smoothly. After several victorious military campaigns Napoleon returned to France and was greeted by crowds of people for his courage and brilliance, qualities of a true hero. Soon after his arrival in …show more content…
Today, the United States has a very wide-spread education system such as the one set in place by Napoleon. This seems to have accomplished the same purpose Napoleon intended for his own education system; to make the country stronger. The Code Napoleon also played a huge part in effecting the legal systems of other nations, some systems of which are still in effect today. Italy, Belgium, Spain, and some Latin American nations adopted some of the authorities of Napoleon’s Code. Though it had several flaws this code proved to be a great improvement and helped to keep the people of France in a relative line of order. Napoleon also created a system that rewarded people for both civil and military accomplishments. A similar line of distinction exists even in our country where civilians are able to receive nobel peace prizes and military veterans are able to attain awards such as the purple