speaking of influential historical figures, there are many people that come to mind. Hippocrates, Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Christopher Columbus, and George Washington are just a few well-recognized people throughout history. The man I intend to talk to you about today is Napoleon Bonaparte. This is a man that reshaped Europe in many ways. Napoleon used war and politics to take over and crown himself emperor. It isn’t too far fetched to say Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most influential men in
influential and successful military leaders in history, who changed warfare with innovative tactics. Though, his reign was brief, but brought much glory to France and stabilized the uprooted country followed by the French Revolution in 1789. He introduced economic reforms and a Civil Code that became the model for most of Europe and beyond. Historical Background 2. Napoleon Bonaparte was born in the year 1769, in Corsica, an island in France. He was a supporter of revolution that took place
comparisons between Napoleon Bonaparte and Adolf Hitler, leaders who aggressively expanded and acquired territory during a transition period in their country and created empires that shook the world for a time but eventually failed. However, these two powerful figures differed greatly in considerable aspects including their backgrounds, their rise to power, and their ultimate defeat. Europe during the time of Napoleon Bonaparte showed signs of momentous changes. In 1789, France engulfed itself in