"...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)
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 of the Revolution provided opportunity for this young officer to gain foothold in the France Army and advance throgh the ranks quickly.
D. Possesses characteristics of leadership and excellent planning skills.
E. Napoleon Bonaparte was egotistical, dedicated, smart, sly, and conniving.
F. Sent an image out through France of being exactly what they needed during this time in the Revolution.
G. Both the successes of Toulon and the Thermidorian Convention.
H. Able to learn from his mistakes and flaws (The Battle of the Nile).
I. Overthrowing the Directory. This was major because Napoleon rocked the government and was going to have to have a plan now to institute a new form of government.
J. Looked upon as a savior. The Military Dictatorship that was instituted was thought to be innovative, and stronger than the French System.
K. Continued with Revolutionary ideas and destroyed the Old Regime.
Napoleon is one of the most controversial figures in History because he was
different angles. Did he follow what the Revolution was supposed to be about or did he use it for personal gain? Many things that he did, the Revolution and France benefited from. The overthrow of the Directory was definitely a revolutionary act. Instituting military dictatorship, "administrative uniformity", public education, establishment of the University of France, establishment of the Bank of France, and lowering food prices were all things that were done to help the people of France and fulfill
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