1. “I love power, as a musician loves his violin.” -Napoleon Bonaparte
NAPOLEON Chapter 23 Sec. 3-4
“I love power, as a musician loves his violin.”
-Napoleon Bonaparte

2. Napoleon Short man of 5 feet Grew up learning military tactics
Savior of the French Republic
Defeated the First, Second, and Third Coalition

3. Napoleon 1803 – Sold Louisiana to USA
Grasps powers – Had a series of victories during the French Revolution and quickly rose in rank
Coup d’Etat – took control of the government through military force
Napoleonic Code- a comprehensive system of civil laws that promoted uniformity, equality and order (his proudest achievement)
1803 – Sold Louisiana to USA

5. Napoleon’s Mistakes The Continental System
Attempts to destroy England's economy
Hurts France more than Britain
Unable to keep countries from trading with England
Never able to conquer England

6. *Napoleon’s Mistakes Invasion of Russia
Invades Russia because they are selling grain to Britain
Russians practice the “scorched-earth” policy
The Russian winter wipes out Napoleon’s army
Costs Napoleon over 400,000 soldiers and leads to his downfall

7. Napoleon’s First Fall Napoleon raises a new French army after Russia
The inexperienced troops loose at Leipzig
Never able to conquer Russia
1814 Napoleon is exiled to the island of Elba

8. Is this painting before or after the Russian Campaign?

9. Napoleon’s Second Fall
Napoleon escapes from the Island of Elba
He is welcomed by many French people who will join his army
Napoleon becomes emperor once more
The Grand Alliance led by the Duke of Wellington defeats Napoleon at Waterloo
Napoleon is exiled to St. Helena

10. Napoleon After the Battle of Nations

11. Congress of Vienna
After 25 years of war, the diplomats, attempted to devise a plan for lasting peace and surround France with strong countries

12. Congress of Vienna

13. Legacy
Maintain balance of power in Europe

14. Legacy
Required France to return territories conquered by Napoleon

15. Legacy
Formed Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland

16. Legacy
No major wars in Europe for a generation

17. Legacy
Restored several old regimes to power

18. Congress of Vienna