Napoleon I

Napoleon came from very humble beginning's but still became a very 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…

Brunel’s massive bridges, railroads and ships fall under the category of romantic architecture, industrial advances and nationalism; their beautiful innovated design and incredible structure increased efficient transportation all while representing national identity in his country Great Britain. Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s background molded the possibilities for his success through a surplus of education and experience. Years of training and experience led to complete works that were a huge…

Arts in Antoine-Jean Gros's Napoléon Visiting the Battlefield of…

Despite being politically conquered by France, Algeria was still able to preserve their culture within their own homes. Although France attempted to prevent Algeria from continuing the practices of their culture by creating laws that were meant to set the people of Algeria to how they wanted them to be, they were unsuccessful in conquering a culture that did not see in them the purifiers that the French thought they were. For France, they took complete control of Algerian government, and annexed…

scattered showers and winds from S to E. The Palais Royal belonging to the Duke of Orleans; it was a palace with shops and cafes that people visited for entertainment, shopping, eating and to watch interesting people. From the looks of the photo, I consider over 100,000 people would be able to congregate here in fair weather. Camille Desmoulins was very inspirational, rousing, and appealing person that could move any crowd. Camille Desmoulins, an ambitious French journalist and politician,…

Every ruler has strengths and weaknesses, fortunately for King Louis XIV, he had more strengths. Louis was a strong, independent ruler, who wanted nothing but to do the best for himself, his people, and his country. By establishing reforms, art, and literature; and conquering different kingdoms, he was able to achieve his goals of becoming a great ruler. Louis XIV was born in the Chateau de Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France on September 5, 1638 to Louis III and Anne of Austria. Named Louis…

I agree with this view that Henry VIII was responsible for the English foreign policy failures in the years 1509-1529, and this is because he was too keen to establish his presence in international affairs and believed that he had to demonstrate his strengths to his subjects. This way of thought was due to his peaceful rise to the throne and because of his confident personality; Henry wanted to win victories on the battlefield and wanted to establish his image of a Renaissance warrior.…

Napoleon Bonaparte, French military and political leader, once said; “a leader is a dealer in hope”. Faith is essential during desperate times, but most importantly, leaders are the ones who spread it. Lilian Tintori is an amazing example of a leader and role model since she gives hope to millions. She became Venezuela’s most important hope promoter on February the 18th of 2014 when Leopoldo López, the face of the democracy movement, mayor of Chacao, and also Lilian’s husband, surrendered…

power and the chance to overthrow Napoleon. The Battle of Waterloo, as you all know, was fought in the land of Waterloo, a fight between The Duke of Wellington and Napoleon, unfortunately, The Battle of Waterloo was indeed, Napoleon's last. Napoleon, The Duke of Wellington, and the Battle will all be discussed. Rising quickly in military ranks Napoleon became very popular and wellknown. He was born August 15, 1769, to Carlo Buonaparte and Letizia Buonaparte. Napoleon was the fourth of eleven…

Napoleon is undeniably a powerful nationalistic symbol and hero in the eyes of the French, due to multiple reasons. Some would argue that Napoleon was a tyrannical individual who was selfish, greedy, and used propaganda to secure his position as emperor for life. However, such individuals fail to recognize how Napoleon’s accomplishments lead to the modification and immense improvement of French society. The multiple domestic policy reforms and expansion of French influence over Europe developed…