MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
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Even though Napoleon came from modest circumstances, he identified more closely with the kings of the old regime than the French Revolution.
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Napoleon believed in the principles of the French Revolution and expanded them during his rule.
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Napoleon believed the French Revolution was a mistake, and he sought to distance himself from its principles.
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Even though Napoleon claimed a legacy from the French Revolution, he ruled more as a dictator than a revolutionary.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Today, many of the current legal structures of nations that defied Napoleon are based on the concepts of his Civil Code. Considered to be his greatest legacy, Napoleon’s Civil Code assured the spread of the ideals of the French Revolution long after the end of his rule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Napoleon Bonaparte was considered by most the be the savior of the French Revolution by ending it and putting in place a government that brought equality and stability to a torn country.
Detailed explanation-3: -Napoleon declared himself the king of France in 1804. He was an excellent general and he conquered and dominated all the neighboring countries except Britain and Russia with the help of his army. He was remembered for his restoration of order to France after a fierce and disorderly ten years of French revolution.
Detailed explanation-4: -Napoleon played a key role in the French Revolution (1789–99), served as first consul of France (1799–1804), and was the first emperor of France (1804–14/15). Today Napoleon is widely considered one of the greatest military generals in history.