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    title. Napoleon Bonaparte, was one of those few. Napoleon was a young Corsican, who grew up in military schools. When time came, he showed his talent and skills to the higher ranks and got promoted. Napoleon eventually crowned himself emperor, where he could make big changes for the French. He won many battles, and brought greatness to France. Napoleon is a great leader because he made France stable, was a smart general, and brought convincing propaganda. One of his best actions Napoleon took for

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    However, above everything else he is known for Bonaparte is best known for his success as a military leader. Bonaparte’s military genius allowed him to dominate the art of warfare on the European front. Peter J. Dean 2005 article describes Napoleon’s personality, intellect, and dedication to the military the reason for his success and rise to power. Napoleon made no major reforms to the military and didn’t invent any new equipment, he simply perfected what France already had. His military success

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    World history number 3 section Napoleon Bonaparte was indoctrinated into a military mindset at a very surprising age of 10. At that age he entered in a very elite school where he and his brother Joseph entered together. The School they entered was Autun navel school in Burgundy France for the children of wealthy families at that time. He did not have tons of money growing up but he was privileged enough considering his father was a lawyer. After being at Autun college for only a few short months

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    extremes. One example of a leader who falls in the middle is Napoleon Bonaparte. He ruled the country smoothly and established some key areas of French infrastructure that are still used in the world today, but also made some poor decisions that lead to his regime’s demise. It is no doubt that Napoleon was an effective leader. His leadership skills were largely molded off his past, personality, narcissism, and imposturous attitude. Napoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769, in Ajaccio, Corsica, France

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    someone who could take control and lead them into the right direction. In 1795, Napoleon Bonaparte was a general in the war and became a hero for many years to come. Napoleon Bonaparte was a military genius and was able to restore and stabilize France because of this he was a hero. The French people needed a person to look up to. Bonaparte was a glorified hero that was thought to be bigger than France itself and Napoleon could overcome anything. He was also thought to be better than Hannibal and Charlemagne

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    Jesse Guadagno Ryan Biracree College Writing 11/4/12 Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte This world has seen many great leaders and emperors but two of them standout a little more than the others. Their names are Julius Caesar and Napoleon Bonaparte. Both men were highly respected and greatly feared. They also ran great empires that spanned over thousands of miles. They wanted to rule and conquer anything they could. They have many similarities and differences in the way

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    Bassil Amr Mrs. Sara 8A 17 April 2017 Napoleon Bonaparte invades Egypt. “Peoples of Egypt, you will be told that I have come to destroy your religion. Do not believe it! Reply that I have come to restore your rights!”(Napoleon Bonaparte). Napoleon Bonaparte spoke this quote when he decided to invade Egypt. Napoleon was a military leader who took control of France after the revolution. When he decided to come to Egypt, he did not rule like a dictator or a tyrant; he actually gave Egyptian citizens

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    Napoleon Bonaparte: The Ruthless Conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the most successful and controversial military leaders of all time. Leading France from the years 1799 to 1815, he would establish the French empire, a superpower that was very similar to that of the Romans. In only sixteen years, Bonaparte came close to conquering all of Europe, but paid a steep price for his triumph. During his reign, Napoleon Bonaparte An exhibit for the Metropolitan Museum of Art should portray Napoleon

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    Your honor and jurey I am here to tell you why Napoleon Bonaparte is guilty of being a traitor to the revolution. I think Napoleon was a traitor because of the way he led France during his time in power. Have you ever got into an accident and had to pay a bill to cover it, this is what Napoleon did with his country over and over. He brought France into many battles they had no part being in. He was selfish and wanted to take things from the other countries like land. That goes against the ways of

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    Hall of Fame, It is with great pleasure that I recommend Napoleon Bonaparte to be inducted into the Revolutionary Hall of Fame. Bonaparte was not only the French General of the French Army but, more importantly, an emperor that was charismatic and diligent who was successful in the reunification of the French empire and established a stable connect between the church and the state after the effects of the French Revolution. Napoleon Bonaparte excelled as his role of the emperor of France. Before that

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