Napoleon

tocNapoleon Bonaparte was born on August 15, 1769 in Corsica. Growing up, the Bonaparte family was forced to rely on each other to succeed. Often poor and lonely, Napoleon quickly developed into a child prdigy of some sorts. He was gifted with exceptional memory and a mind capable of applying what he has learned to necessary situations. His area of expertise was artillery.

**__As a General of the Government__**

In October 1795, General Bonaparte was ordered by the National Convetion to battle rioters in Paris. The rioters were large in number, and could've overthrew the government. Despite the odds, Napoleon defeated them by effectively placing and using the artillery weapons he had. He become popular instantly for his valiant and successful defence of the government. He would next turn to Italy. Italy was controlled by Austria. Th people of Italy, though, didn't like the Austrian rule. Napoleon promised that the Austrians would be liberated if France invades Italy. After a long campaign, France gained control of Italy. However, Napoleon wasn't exactly loyal to the Italians. During the campaign, France killed many innocent Italians and stole the countries wealth to benefit the campaign and France. Overall, it was a French success. In 1798, Napoleon went into Egypt to cut off the British, who held the territory, from India, which gave the British many resources. Always outnumbered, Napoleon had to use his head. He devised many tide turning strategies that stunningly defeated the Egyptian army. Success wasn't guaranteed, as the British was a naval super power. Sure enough, the British navy, led by Horatio Nelson, forced Napoleon and the French into retreat in the Battle of the Nile. When Napoleon got back to France, people have already begun to overthrow the government. Napoleon did it himself on November 9th 1799 in what is known as the coup d'état. With this coup, Napoleon and his associates gained control of France from the Directory. Napoleon declared himself the First Consul, the sole ruler of France.

**__Consequences__**

Under rule of Napoleon, France entered a peaceful age, with the Napoleonic code that deals with freedoms, property etc., the building of new schools, roads, harbours and canals and the low price of food. People of France were happy. Also under his rule, France would expand and conquer many territories and "liberate" them from the mediocre laws they have. Napoleon Bonaparted was a heroic general of the people of France, but down the road, a new government is made, and an emperor controls it. That emperor was Napoleon I.

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