Napoleon Bonaparte, Political Prodigy
Howard G. Brown
Abstract The multiple roles, images and interpretations of Napoleon make it difficult to develop a scholarly consensus about the nature his rule. essence Napoleonic rule derives from triangular relationship between Bonaparte, post‐revolutionary French state Empire. Recent scholarship highlights impact Grand Empire on Europe. Even so, remains central. His relentless warmongering required massive conscription, cutting edge modern state, produced main contradictions No wonder controversial.
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