Frances Sternhagen

political, social, and intellectual standpoint. Failed reforms, famine, the Enlightenment, a corrupt bureaucracy, and a divided population are only some of the many aspects that helped influence a revolution to take place in late eighteenth century France. Economically, France’s government was virtually bankrupt and in debt. The immediate cause of the French Revolution was the near collapse of government finances. So the government raised the taxes on the “Third Estate”, to make the money up…

almost every new "prince" in history was lucky because of the circumstances and opportunities that was lucky to have; which allowed him to become the emperor of France. When the revolution occurred in France the monarchy was abolished, France fell at war with it's neighboring countries because they wanted to restore the monarchy. When France went to war with it's neighbors; this gave Napoleon the opportunity to make a name for himself, Napoleon was then near army hero, Napoleon slowly and…

the money. to make voting by population rather than estate, and to end the horrific leadership of King Louis XIV. The French revolution could have been avoided. However, King Louis’ XIV avoidance of these issues and selfishness spurred the people of France to the point of no return, thus beginning the French Revolution. Before the french revolution, it was very difficult for the majority of the populous to get anything done. The other two estates were constantly outvoting the third because…

The palace of Versailles is a great expression of the absolutism of the monarch. Louis XIV’s palace underwent a huge transformation from a small hunting lodge surrounded by swampland to an extravagant palace that rerouted waterlines, uprooted land, and tamed nature. Nature at Versailles was a means of invoking thoughts of immortality, absolutism, and the domination of nature. Romantic paintings and poetry use nature as a way to access a deeper part of the mind and remind people of their own…

following the tumulus revolution, Napoleon established France as an empire with himself as emperor. Hailed by the French, Napoleon sought order in his new empire. He created the Grand Army and led numerous conquests for France. Napoleon maintained control over France through nationalistic army, his modernized attitude, and ultimately his incredible charisma. Napoleon Bonaparte brought the idea of nationalism to Europe and to his armies. France exemplified this modern ideal in which the people…

turmoil. The French king, Louis XVI had been deposed and executed by the radical French Republicans. While France dealt with the chaos that was it's government, the rest of Europe was afraid its citizens would rise in revolt as well. To bring order to France, an English fleet moved toward the crucial port of Toulon in the south. Among the threats of invasion by Austria, Russia, Prussia and Spain, France also had to deal with the popular revolt of French loyal to Louis' family in the Vendee…

well known as both a military leader and a powerful emperor. Born in Corsica from a large family that did not come from wealth, Napoleon joined the military academy when he was of age and rose through the ranks. After the French Revolution was upon France and it had become a republic, Napoleon led an army that defeated one of the largest Austria armies. He was a very strong military leader and rose through to becoming Emperor in 1804. He had many accomplishments like the Napoleonic Code that…

the French Revolution The French Revolution was a climactic event in history that altered the course of which political, economic and social issues were considered in France and more importantly across the world. The power of the public was established and could no longer be dismissed. Consequently, after such a period France was in turmoil. The condition of the state was weak and entailed for strong leadership and direction, more specifically, it required the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte.…

La France sous 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,…

Risorgimento with Cavour and Mazzini he is deemed one of the makers of Modern Italy. Cavour is considered the "brain of unification," Mazzini the "soul," and Garibaldi the "sword." For his battles on behalf of freedom in Latin America, Italy, and later France, he has been dubbed the "Hero of Two Worlds." his family was involved in the coastal trade. A sailor in the Mediterranean Sea, he was certified a merchant captain in 1832. During a journey to Taganrog in the…