First French Empire

Have you ever wondered about Santa Anna?Well today you will find closure for your curious ways. Antonio López de Santa Anna was born in Xalapa,Veracruz February 21,1794.Santa Anna attended the Military academy at the age of 16.He was an excellent warrior.Skilled at sword fighting and other battle tactics.Santa Anna’s idol was Napoleon Bonaparte.He had pictures of him all over his walls.He designed his armies like the way Napoleon's.He even collected…

In 1814, Napoleon was the ruler of France and was conquering lands all over Europe, which was disrupting the balance of power. Napoleon started wars in order to gain more territory until he was defeated by a British-led Allied army under the command of the Duke of Wellington, and a Prussian army under the command of Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. In the result of these Napoleon actions Russia, Prussia, Austria, Britain, and France formed the Congress of Vienna to find a solution to restore the…

at the end of the year 1800, glorifying napoleon’s march into the Alps to attack Austria, which occurred early that year. It is often viewed as a propaganda piece of his military power and achievements. Although the subsequent French victory in Austria was due to French reinforcements, Napoleon “was careful to appropriate all the glory to himself. In the painting, Napoleon and his horse dominate the space on the canvas, suggesting that “this man, whose achievements will be celebrated for…

energy. Napoleon, was a French military leader and emperor who conquered most of Europe in the early 19th Century. Besides being a great leader on the battle fields, he was also seemed to know what was the best for his country. Napoleon rose the ranks of military rapidly during the French Revolution. He crowed himself emperor in 1804. He was a very skilled and ambitious strategist and successfully waged war against various coalitions of European nations and expend his empire. Bonaparte’s aim was…

Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most well known military leaders and emperors to walk the earth. He rapidly rose through the military ranks during the French Revolution, and eventually crowned himself emperor. The intelligent and hard working Napoleon managed to conquer much of Europe in the early 19th century and dominated in many battles. One famous battles is the Battle of Austerlitz, or the Battle of the Three Emperors. In this battle, Napoleon demonstrates his genius military strategies,…

Napoleon was a man in the right place at the right time. Rising to power following the tumulus revolution, Napoleon established France as an empire with himself as emperor. Hailed by the French, Napoleon sought order in his new empire. He created the Grand Army and led numerous conquests for France. Napoleon maintained control over France through nationalistic army, his modernized attitude, and ultimately his incredible charisma. Napoleon Bonaparte brought the idea of nationalism to Europe and…

Napoleon Bonaparte the first, was the Emperor of France starting in 1804. With an addition of a being a general, he was able to have complete control of the army and military and decide what actions they would take. With this role he was able to lead the Grande Armee. The Grande Armee was created by Napoleon in 1802 and the purpose was to be able to train his officers in the way he would like for them to be trained. It had appeared that Napoleon and his army was winning all of the battles in…

did this and more in 1804. After the French revolution, France was left in a chaotic state. The government was corrupt and the country was in debt. That is when a general named Napoleon Bonaparte came to France. He had acquired a loyal army and was dedicated to giving France a new beginning. Napoleon Bonaparte reformed France by improving the government, bettering the laws, and upgrading education and finance. Napoleon Bonaparte completely transformed the French government after the…

When I think of the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte is the first figure to pop into my head. In my vision, Napoleon is the most important man during the century. Beginning his rise to power as a military leader during the French Revolution, Napoleon transformed the French Republic into the First French Empire and became Emperor of France. This man created one of history’s greatest Empires, the Napoleonic code, and indirectly created the Congress of Vienna. These actions would embed Napoleon in…

Bonaparte eventually came to power after the French Revolution in France. The topic of Bonaparte being either a good leader or a poor leader is a common debate among historians. Although all these debates, Bonaparte was a good leader. He executed many well thought plans to benefit the country he loved. First, Bonaparte had many military successes. At only the age of twenty-five he became a brigade general. Later in 1796, he became the commander of the French military. After returning home from…