The First Napoleon Complex
On August 15, 1769, in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino had their fourth baby that would go on to become dictator of France and one the most talked about military generals and leaders in the world, Napoleon Bonaparte. He either the most loved or most hated guy in France. He was a great military strategist and won great many wars because of it. The French Revolution created opportunities for young, ambitious military leader Napoleon. After military wins in Egypt and Ottoman ruled Syria, he quickly rose up in ranks and became a favorite among the people. In November 1799, Napoleon became the first consul named by the Directory. After his win in the Battle of Marengo in June 1800, his power was cemented. He was on of the …show more content…
This happens because his story is truly one of the most inspiring and ironic ones. His determination, smarts and personality brought him from a tiny, distant island of Corsica to Emperor of France and ultimately ended his life on a tiny, distant island of Saint Helena. Napoleon remains a controversial figure even today. People can’t decide if he was a hero or a tyrant, the French don’t whether to honor him or ignore his part in their history. People forget all the things he did for France and how his influence is still deeply rooted in the land and people. He was an extraordinary commander, one of the best in the world, his battles are studies in military schools. His life, achievements and disappointments withstand the trail of time, they educate and guide us today. His plans, wars and brilliance are studied, taught and practiced by historians and generals. As the duke of ellington had once said when asked who was the greatest general “In this age, in past ages, in any age, Napoleon.” Napoleon continues to inspire people today as his hero Alexander the Great had been to
On August 15, 1769, in the Corsican city of Ajaccio, Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Ramolino had their fourth baby that would go on to become dictator of France and one the most talked about military generals and leaders in the world, Napoleon Bonaparte. He either the most loved or most hated guy in France. He was a great military strategist and won great many wars because of it. The French Revolution created opportunities for young, ambitious military leader Napoleon. After military wins in Egypt and Ottoman ruled Syria, he quickly rose up in ranks and became a favorite among the people. In November 1799, Napoleon became the first consul named by the Directory. After his win in the Battle of Marengo in June 1800, his power was cemented. He was on of the …show more content…
This happens because his story is truly one of the most inspiring and ironic ones. His determination, smarts and personality brought him from a tiny, distant island of Corsica to Emperor of France and ultimately ended his life on a tiny, distant island of Saint Helena. Napoleon remains a controversial figure even today. People can’t decide if he was a hero or a tyrant, the French don’t whether to honor him or ignore his part in their history. People forget all the things he did for France and how his influence is still deeply rooted in the land and people. He was an extraordinary commander, one of the best in the world, his battles are studies in military schools. His life, achievements and disappointments withstand the trail of time, they educate and guide us today. His plans, wars and brilliance are studied, taught and practiced by historians and generals. As the duke of ellington had once said when asked who was the greatest general “In this age, in past ages, in any age, Napoleon.” Napoleon continues to inspire people today as his hero Alexander the Great had been to