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Words: 468 |
Page: 1|
3 min read
Published: Dec 18, 2018
Words: 468|Page: 1|3 min read
Published: Dec 18, 2018
Heroes are people who have a dream of a better future and act to their dreams even though they would need to get through obstacles. In the 18th century, in France, during the French Revolution, one of the greatest heroes in history emerged. He was named Napoleon Bonaparte. Bonaparte is considered a hero in French history because he fought his way to power to protect France. Bonaparte was able to make unity and stability both politically and economically, in France which was one of the strongest nations in Europe.
Napoleon was not only an excellent leader but also a dominate war leader. Napoleon is a hero because he gave people rights and freedoms, and formed an amazing educational system. Along with his excellent skills with militarism, he became one of the greatest French leaders and heroes. Napoleon started his military career as a beginner junior officer in the French army. Napoleon was a passionate man who always put his own life before others. Napoleon’s talent to risk himself in the line of duty to his country also betters his heroic quality. Napoleon was a brave man and he risked his life for men. Napoleon was unquestionably a born leader. Often in the worst conditions, he took this role to protect his fellow people. This is what makes Napoleon an excellent hero. He wasn’t the type of man to sit back and watch.He took it upon himself to fight, he established the meaning of hero.
Later in his military career, he becomes general of the forces in Italy. In the battle of Austerlitz, the French were losing the war until Napoleon came and restored their army to normal. In the intense battle with Austria and their allies, Napoleon’s army was out numbered one to two but with his military strategy he defeated them and freed Italy. This is a true test of his abilities as a war leader and as a hero. Napoleon established a law that continues till this day worldwide. It makes everyone equal before law regardless of whether that person is from royal status or a peasant. Napoleonic influenced places, the people were citizens not subjects. People had some power, just the wealthy, over electing to government positions.
The peoples living in Napoleon’s reign was difficult for many but the big difference was that people could actually make something of themselves without the consent of their nobility. Bonaparte brought the idea of getting a job based on your skill and experience from a particular field of your expertise. In most countries in Europe, if you weren’t a noble or wealthy enough to marry into a noble bloodline then you were reduced to a life of a peasant. With Napoleon, anyone could choose what they want to be based on their hard work and experience, not what you born into.
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