Henry I of France

reformer or repressive authoritarian? It would be simple to conclude that Napoleon did not promote the values of the revolution – especially after 1799 – but instead strived to achieve full supremacy not just in France but also across Europe. Though there is an element of truth to this, I put forward the argument that whilst Napoleon didn’t always act in accordance with the…

The two opposing visions of government of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson cuckolded two different perspectives of American power and the American people. For Hamilton, America’s strength lays in its commerce, while Jefferson believed in independent farmers. Thomas Jefferson preferred farms and rural life, while Alexander Hamilton preferred the lavish city life style. Thomas Jefferson a native of Shadwell, Virginia. Jefferson was more than an ordinary renaissance man. He was…

the Mona Lisa is very well known. The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings of all time. Many people claim it is one of the most visited paintings. The Mona Lisa was created in 1503-1517. The painting is in the Louvre Museum, in Paris France. The Last Supper is another one of Leonardo da VInci’s famous paintings. The mural is said to have represented Jesus and his twelve disciples when Jesus say one of them will betray him. The painting covers a wall in the monastery of Santa…

Napoleon was a masterful ruler. He discovered a number of reforms that brought peace and strength back to France. Born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica. Napoleon was the second of eight surviving children born to Carlo Buonaparte. Napoleon family was not wealthy. As a boy, Napoleon went to school in mainland France, where he learned French language. He graduated from a French military academy in 1785. He quickly rose through the military ranks, and through…

the opposite direction of Christ. Atomically your human senses kick in and you can see to where the tension is at an all-time high between everyone. In conclusion, I really enjoy the art work that Mr. Leonardo has created. I appreciate the raw and uncensored emotion that was put behind it. When I look at this painting it feels as if I have just entered the same exact room. Unknowingly you still want to find the underlying cause of what may be going on and what each person is thinking. In fact,…

A Genuine Portrayal of a Renaissance Man When thinking about one of the greatest renaissance men, who comes to mind? Does Leonardo Da Vinci come to mind? Unequivocally the man who brought to life the Mona Lisa and designed the first scissors is bound to be a successful man; but his love and dedication to his many various types of works is what made Leonardo Da Vinci a true renaissance man. At the very young age of fourteen Leonardo Da Vinci began to apprentice with a man named Andrea Del…

Have you ever wondered about Santa Anna?Well today you will find closure for your curious ways. Antonio López de Santa Anna was born in Xalapa,Veracruz February 21,1794.Santa Anna attended the Military academy at the age of 16.He was an excellent warrior.Skilled at sword fighting and other battle tactics.Santa Anna’s idol was Napoleon Bonaparte.He had pictures of him all over his walls.He designed his armies like the way Napoleon's.He even collected…

These names describe only one man who is one of the greatest military leaders of all time, the Great Napoleon Bonaparte. Rollyson starts his article with the claim that, “Napoleon made lasting contributions to the laws and civil administration of France and other lands. However, he also left a darker legacy—that of dictatorial rule that was the precursor to modern fascism.” Even though some believe his drive for success is his downfall, many people recognize his successive and influential…

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…

famous leader of France. He was not only one of the strongest leaders France has ever had, but he lead France to their biggest down fall. Napoleon became a strong leader when France needed it the most after the French Revolution. Napoleon brought new ideas to the French government and the lives of civilians. He changed France in many positive and negative ways including, changing the French government, industrializing , and creating the Napoleonic Code. Napoleon took control of France in 1799…