How Did Napoleon Bonaparte Rise To Power
Mini Paper #1
In 1769 on the island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. He was born into a family with political ties and attended military academies. This helped him rise through military ranks during the French Revolution. He held the title as the commander of the Army of the Interior and also became a trusted advisor to the French Directory. His success as a military leader gained his popularity by many people and Napoleon became apart of a group that overthrew the French Directory. Soon after in 1802 he named himself 1st Consul, than in 1804 he named himself Emperor of the French. Napoleon saw France as the new Roman Empire but better; and with Paris it’s new Rome. He wanted to conquer Europe as the Romans had, while securing religious peace with the Pope. This included a large-scale warfare against Britain. He also began the Napoleonic code based on French and ancient Roman law. This help reform Frances’ economy, education, church and legal system. …show more content…
The Egyptian style was introduced to Napoleon during one of his military crusades. The furniture reflected Napoleon by being more masculine, and heavily embodied with military symbols. Even the beds where design to resemble war tents, this due to Napoleon’s military experiences being on the battle fields. Some other details used for this Empire style where the colors gold, red, and white and the frames of the furniture more blocked. In the designs of the furniture several symbols used. To symbolize triumph or victory for example they would use weighty garlands or chariots. The eagle, which was also used by the Romans, and the bee, represented power. Napoleon even used the letter N, to symbolize himself for objects for objects that belonged to him. Swans where also used to symbolize love and seduction, which was one of Josephine (Napoleon’s wife) favorite
In 1769 on the island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. He was born into a family with political ties and attended military academies. This helped him rise through military ranks during the French Revolution. He held the title as the commander of the Army of the Interior and also became a trusted advisor to the French Directory. His success as a military leader gained his popularity by many people and Napoleon became apart of a group that overthrew the French Directory. Soon after in 1802 he named himself 1st Consul, than in 1804 he named himself Emperor of the French. Napoleon saw France as the new Roman Empire but better; and with Paris it’s new Rome. He wanted to conquer Europe as the Romans had, while securing religious peace with the Pope. This included a large-scale warfare against Britain. He also began the Napoleonic code based on French and ancient Roman law. This help reform Frances’ economy, education, church and legal system. …show more content…
The Egyptian style was introduced to Napoleon during one of his military crusades. The furniture reflected Napoleon by being more masculine, and heavily embodied with military symbols. Even the beds where design to resemble war tents, this due to Napoleon’s military experiences being on the battle fields. Some other details used for this Empire style where the colors gold, red, and white and the frames of the furniture more blocked. In the designs of the furniture several symbols used. To symbolize triumph or victory for example they would use weighty garlands or chariots. The eagle, which was also used by the Romans, and the bee, represented power. Napoleon even used the letter N, to symbolize himself for objects for objects that belonged to him. Swans where also used to symbolize love and seduction, which was one of Josephine (Napoleon’s wife) favorite