Napoleons Rise to Power

Napoleon’s Rise to Power “...By preserving many social gains of the Revolution while suppressing political liberty, he showed himself to be an heir of enlightened despotism.” (Perry, pg. 499) I. Napoleon’s Rise A. Attended military school. Here he learned all the different types of techniques and strategies for war and how to be a good soldier or leader. B. Became an artillery officer. This was the beginning of a career for him. C. Wars …

…there was no equal treatment of workers by their employers. Out of all this time, after all the death and suffering, the joy and success, comes a major lesson that was apparent to all. Not just in France but throughout Europe. People began to see and realize that war is not the answer to solve your countries problems. I think that this is the most important lesson of achievement of the Napoleonic Era. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**