Historically, Napoleon is known for his contribution to the emancipation of Jews in Europe, notably through the decree of 1808 and the convocation of the Great Sanhedrin in 1806–1807, which aimed to integrate Jews into French society while regulating some of their economic activities. However, it is true that he sometimes expressed negative views, reflecting anti-Semitic stereotypes common in the 18th and 19th centuries. For example, in some correspondence, he associated Jews with usurious practices, perceiving them as an economically influential group but potentially harmful if left unchecked.