Napoleon I of France

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most well known military leaders and emperors to walk the earth. He rapidly rose through the military ranks during the French Revolution, and eventually crowned himself emperor. The intelligent and hard working Napoleon managed to conquer much of Europe in the early 19th century and dominated in many battles. One famous battles is the Battle of Austerlitz, or the Battle of the Three Emperors. In this battle, Napoleon demonstrates his genius military strategies,…

Both men’s accomplishments are very impressive. Napoleon for learning three languages by the age of 9, as well as Thomas-Alexandre Dumas for becoming a four star general despite being an African American born into slavery – at the height of it! Of the two I was most impressed with Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, mainly for his ability to overcome all his impediments incurred since birth. This quote influenced by decision in why I found him more impressive of the two: “Overwhelmed by 1,000 Austrian…

Napoleon Bonaparte the first, was the Emperor of France starting in 1804. With an addition of a being a general, he was able to have complete control of the army and military and decide what actions they would take. With this role he was able to lead the Grande Armee. The Grande Armee was created by Napoleon in 1802 and the purpose was to be able to train his officers in the way he would like for them to be trained. It had appeared that Napoleon and his army was winning all of the battles in…

George Washington is one of the greatest Revolutionary war heroes of all time! George Washington was very dependable, brave, and a great leader in the Revolutionary war. When people were younger they looked up to heroes, because of that they wanted to be one of them when they grow up. George Washington was no stranger to people list of heroes, they really want to be like him because he was strong leader that inspired me to be a strong leader. George Washington´s bravery was so strong that his…

there is barely any doubt that Napoleon Bonaparte would be very proud. Bonaparte, who died close to two hundred years ago, still seems to be in the land of the living. This man changed the course of history, shaping the world into what it is today. All of this may sound as though he were some kind of priest, but how exactly did he manage to do what he did? He was born in August 1769 on the island of Corsica to a family with seven other children. Napoleon Bonaparte was raised in a…

A) Napoleon I and his French Empire: (1769-1821) Napoleon Bonaparte, also known as Napoleon I, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered most of Europe in the early 19th century. Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the military during the French Revolution. After seizing political power in France in 1799, he crowned himself emperor in 1804. Shrewd, ambitious and a skilled military strategist, Napoleon I successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and…

against the French while under Napoleon Bonaparte I. Napoleon I was born in 1769 and grew up in French military schools. He soon grew to become quite the idol for the French, and eventually the Emperor of the French. Napoleon engaged in a number of wars against several territories in effort to grow the French empire. He did so both on land as well as with harsh treaties. With his successful defeats Napoleon was able to rule over the Continental Europe. The wars that Napoleon engaged in were…

Napoleon Bonaparte was born in 1769 on the island of Corsica. At a young age, he obtained a royal scholarship that enabled him to study at a military school in France. Through his diverse talents, he later became a lieutenant in the French army. Subsequently, various victorious wars, he became Commander of the French armies. Napoleon soon acquired the faith of the people and carried out the coup d’état. Coup d’état was an overthrow of the directory (the government at the time). As a result,…

1.xxx The life of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte can be described as a revolutionist, brilliant military strategist, fearless solider, charismatic speaker, and tyrant. One thing that is undeniable is that Bonaparte was an astounding leader. He was a Corsican born soldier who as a child was teased for not being able to speak proper French language. Napoleon showed fearless determination on the battle field and an astonishing ability to lead that enabled him to become the emperor by the age…

Napoleon as 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…