1. Napoleon Bonaparte (1799-1821)

2. Moore, R.(1999). Napoleonic Guide. In Napoleon Bonaparte: Paintings: Portraits: Images: Pictures. Retrieved Feb. 28, 2011, from http://www.napoleonguide.com/napgal_emperor.htm

4. Born into a lower aristocratic family.

5. Became an officer at the age of 16.

6. Became a general at the age of 24.

7. National hero by the age of 28.

8. Head of France in 1799 at the age of 30.Moore, R.(1999). Napoleonic Guide. In Napoleon Bonaparte: Paintings: Portraits: Images: Pictures. Retrieved Feb. 28, 2011, from http://www.napoleonguide.com/napgal_emperor.htm

9. Head of France (1799) Took power by a Coup in November of 1799. He wanted to conquer all of Europe. He made domestic changes within France. The main quotes he used throughout the French Revolution were “Liberty, Equality & Fraternity.” Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

10. Liberty France was weak on liberty. Set up a fake democracy with a meaningless parliament. Napoleon allowed few individual freedoms. He censored the newspapers down to only 4, which he had control over. Built a secret police force and imprisoned thousands of his enemies. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

11. Equality & Fraternity Better than liberty. He ended serfdom (slavery). He spread nationalism where ever he went. Created a modern administration, society and legal system. Created a Meritocracy. Rewarding talent over birth. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

12. Napoleon’s Achievements Creation of the Napoleonic codes Which were anti-feminist. Modernization and rationalization of administration. Development of a weights and measures system. He was able to take over all of Europe except for Great Britain and Russia. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

14. He made himself seem more important than the Pope. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc. Moore, R.(1999). Napoleonic Guide. In Napoleon Bonaparte: Paintings: Portraits: Images: Pictures. Retrieved Feb. 28, 2011, from http://www.napoleonguide.com/napgal_emperor.htm

15. Battle of Moscow Retreated from Moscow in 1812. Retreat Map Napoleon’s army of 600,000 men was reduced to less than 100,000. He lost to Russia in this battle. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc. Moore, R.(1999). Napoleonic Guide. In Napoleon Bonaparte: Paintings: Portraits: Images: Pictures. Retrieved Feb. 28, 2011, from http://www.napoleonguide.com/napgal_emperor.htm

16. Battle of Nations Leipzig, Germany October 1813 First major military defeat for the New French Army that Napoleon had developed. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

17. Battle of Waterloo Before this battle Napoleon was sent in exile for a year to the Island of Elba. Escapes and has a 100 day reign. This reign ends when Napoleon is defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. Belgium was given to Lord Wellington of Great Britain. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.

18. Napoleon’s Downfall At the end of the Battle of Waterloo Napoleon was again exiled. This time to the Island of St. Helena Lasted for 6 years. Died in 1821. All 3 major battles led to his downfall from the empire. Merriman, J. (2009). A History of Modern Europe: From the French Revolution to the Present(Vol. 2, Ch. 13)., AL: Norton, W.W Company Inc.