This lead to assemblies, conventions, and even dictatorships. Robspierre and Napoleon came to power in a somewhat similar way, they accomplished some of their goals like: A Grand Empire and patriotism, but in the end, they were defeated by other countries and their own country. The way Robspierre and Napoleon cam to power was a little different but partially the same. The National Convention elected Robspierre to be the leader of it (second leader to Danton). He had a certain vision for France and instead of doing it the right way by asking others opinions, he took over and became a dictator passing radical laws.
In October 1799 Napoleon became first consul of the government and in so being became the most powerful man in France. Napoleon claimed to be the “heir of the revolution” and to begin with he introduced a new system of government promoting “career open to talent” which allowed people from various origins to take high ranking positions in the government and military. Napoleon also made feudalism, which was abolished by the revolution illegal in France thus showing his support for the revolution. Napoleon also introduced legal reforms by writing the “Code Napoleon.” With this he replaced the law codes of the ancient regime which during the revolution had caused much confusion. This new set of laws meant that every French citizen had equal rights promoting the revolutionary idea of equality among all men.
He opened their eyes to the ideals of democracy and the free world. He exhibited unbridled power and found that he too, like many before him, wanted to rule the world. B. Summary of Evidence • He was responsible for the spreading of the liberalizing ideas of the French Revolution throughout Europe, which help to bring an end to the remnants of feudal systems still existing in parts of Central and Eastern Europe. • Even though he was an Emperor, he actually started the demise of kingdoms and royalty.
To the French, Vietnam was a key piece in expanding French international trade and capitalism. In 1941, Ho Chi Minh, together with other Vietnamese Communist and nationalists, created the Viet Minh. The Viet Minh was a national independence movement whose purpose was to “continue the fight against both Japan and France and to gain Vietnamese freedom” (Rotter, 2010). I think the establishment of a nationalist group which fought for the independence of the country was a means to an end, the end being a communist Vietnam. In order to achieve his political and economic ideal of the communist system, Ho needed an independent states which he could turn into a communist nation, but with the French and Japanese blocking his path to this ideal, he needed to take on a nationalist mindset before paving the way for his communist goals.
How Napoleon has been depicted as Wartime General? If we consider why after two centuries after his death, we are still so interested in Napoleon Bonaparte’s achievements and in his equally great downfall part of the answer lies in his personality and character in which enabled him to seize Paris. Napoleons skillful leadership helped to crush rebellions within France and also greatly expand the territories of France; including a surprising victory over the more powerful Austrian army. After reading Napoleons memories edited by Somereset De Chair I got to grips with what Napoleon felt about himself and how he had matured and changed throughout his life after being a normal officer to a hero to the French. The opening line of the book it says ‘I have commended my memories with the siege of Toulon, I did not consider my actions previous to that date as belonging to history’ He goes on to say that it is the people and what their opinions on the matter which make and change the history before the time of the siege of Toulon.
How did Napoleon become Emperor of France? Napoleon Bonaparte was not born into power, nor was he from a rich French family, but rather he hailed from Corsican aristocrat parents. A series of opportune circumstances combined with Napoleon’s own talent and ambition to take the best advantage of them was what catapulted his career. The French revolution upheavals greatly helped Napoleon’s career. He started as a general in the army and gained control over France in 1799.
Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to choose between following the principles of the 1789 revolution, or to part from these principles and revert to a political system similar to that of the old Bourbon monarchy. The task that he faced was considerable and Napoleon was very successful in following the revolution's principles for the first part of his career while also ascending to immense power himself. As Napoleon's power in France and then Europe increased, Napoleon began to depart from revolutionary ideals and created institutions similar to those the revolutionaries had attempted to destroy. As an opportunist, Napoleon changed his ideals from 'revolutionary to reformist to reactionary depending upon what suited him at the time.' The Directory lasted four years, the longest of any post-revolution governments, but by 1799 it was seen as a temporary solution and out of date.
The French Revolution of 1830 showed that ideas of liberalism and civic nationalism would spread. This time radicals wanted to set up a republic by choosing their own “citizen king”, Louis Philippe There was another revolution in 1848, where the citizen king was overthrown. This revolution was caused by romantic nationalism because due to problems, freedom of speech was abolished and the state gained power and was able to suppress the rebels. As the economy was faltering radicals forced themselves to work for a French republic. The force of the workers who wanted a republic defeated those who supported socialism.
The French Revolution was a period of societal and political change during the eighteenth century. This significant event in history radically shaped France and formed a society on the basis of the enlightenment principles. Although the revolution contained emulating democratic ideals appealing to the French bourgeoisie, the actions carried out to achieve these principles left France in political unrest and financial disaster. During this time of turmoil, France called upon a strong ruler; a man with an open mind and an enlightened soul. France needed a leader who not only shared democratic ideals of the revolution, but had the sheer genius and iron hand to see them into reality.
Scandinavian Journal of History. Dowd, L. David, (2009). The French Revolution and the Painters’. French Historical Studies. The French Revolution of 1789 was a scramble for social, political, and economic equality between the three Estate Generals.