First French Empire

periods would be the French Revolution, which lasted for ten years from 1789 to 1799. This was one of the first in a series of events that brought about the end of absolute monarchy and religious hegemony in Europe and paved the way for constitutional monarchies and representative government (French Revolution) The revolution hit its peak in 1789, which is why it is also called the Revolution of 1789. At the time France was one of the most dominant countries in europe. The French Revolution…

and understanding the principles of war, Napoleon Bonaparte’s instinctive natural perceptions guided him through the victories that led to his Empire over Europe. In 1769, the same year as Napoleon 's birth, the French defeated his homeland Corsica1. Growing up while experiencing his Corsican cultural identity disappearing under the influence of the French created resentment in the young Napoleon. Because the world was in a constant state of warfare, children went into military training at a…

the Southeast Asian regions, appear to regard the Vietnamese people as fighters, and are not particularly fond of them despite their Confucian nature. From the evidence presented within Vietnam a Television History, one of the dominant themes of the first three quarters of Vietnamese history was the overpowering, and grim resistance the population displayed against the invasion of imperialist…

Napoléon Bonaparte: Self-Promotion Over French Ideals Napoléon Bonaparte, although sometimes regarded as a magnificent leader, only managed to control his empire by defying essential concepts presented by the French Revolution. Napoléon acted egocentrically rather than promoting the ideals of the French Revolution, many of which he transgressed frequently. As a result of these actions, Napoléon succeeded in deceiving his people, also preventing a united French society. In short, Napoléon acted…

What sparked the chain reaction of revolutions in Europe? In the late 1800's, citizens of Europe were starting to feel the suffering that their government was placing on them. Food supplies were decreasing making it harder of people to feed their families, crops were getting difficult to produce. Merriman describes how even “the Irish were suffering from potato famine.” (Page 614) Unemployment skyrocketed as working conditions became harsh to be in, as well as sickness started to drift into the…

by the grace God, with absolute power over the people, economy, and politics of the Empire. The decades following the seven-year war and King Louis’ XVI quest to restore the glory of the French Empire through wars ultimately devastated the French economy. Many historians state the attempts of the King to further tax the people and subjugate the church were significant influences in the Revolution of the French. Thomas Carlyle believed that revolution and anarchy are the products of the…

Nelson White, “In the century preceding the Revolution, the French Crown was subject to persistent budgetary crises.” These budgetary crises stemmed from Imperial Overstretch and the Great Price Revolution. While the stress caused from these situations was profound, many other European nations and nation-states found ways of working around this issue through some form of governmental address. Weaknesses particularly unique to the French political structure hampered their ability to properly…

Under the strategies of Richelieu, France victoriously tipped the balance of power in their favour, leaving the Holy Roman Empire, as described by Voltaire, “neither Holy, nor Roman, nor an Empire”. France’s emergence as the dominant power of Europe must be credited to the sheer genius tactics of Cardinal Richelieu. At first glance, the expected response from France was that it would aid the Hapsburgs in eliminating Protestant forces rising in the Germanic Principalities, yet…

The Natives demanded that the French provide them with protection and take part in their wars. As the French expanded their territory with the assistance from their Native allies (Hurons, Algonquins, Micmac, and Innu) the Iroquois felt threatened and feared they would be cut off from trade resources. In the early 17th century, the French came out victorious with their Native allies against the Iroquois in defending the St. Lawrence…

Tutors name Janine Kopp Word Length 1614 Introduction; Why redefine what it is to be French and what are the dangers of engaging in such a debate? This is a complex question. It is complex because in order to attempt to redefine what it is to be French then first of all an attempt has to be made to deduce what exactly defines French identity in the present day. Only then perhaps can any reason be found why the French identity should in fact be redefined. In fact how can any cultural…